1
a
: the part of the integument of the human head usually covered with hair in both sexes
b
: the part of an animal (such as a wolf or fox) corresponding to the human scalp
2
a
: a part of the human scalp with attached hair cut or torn from an enemy as a token of victory
b
: a trophy of victory or accomplishment
3
chiefly Scotland
: a projecting mass of bare ground or rock
scalped; scalping; scalps
1
a
: to deprive of the scalp
b
: to remove an upper part from
2
: to remove a desired constituent from and discard the rest
3
: to buy and sell so as to make small quick profits
scalp stocks
scalp grain
especially
: to resell at greatly increased prices
scalp theater tickets
scalper
noun
Examples of scalp in a Sentence
Verb
Some members of the tribe were scalped by the attacking warriors.
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Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Although the brain itself has no pain receptors, Bacon was given local anesthetic to numb her scalp and skull, as doctors made holes half the size of a small coin in her skull and implanted the stimulating electrodes inside.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Each of the three men pleaded guilty to scalping tickets and agreed to pay $250 in fines a day after their arrest.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Kamara swears by hydrating the scalp and minimal heavy product use.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Although the brain itself has no pain receptors, Bacon was given local anesthetic to numb her scalp and skull, as doctors made holes half the size of a small coin in her skull and implanted the stimulating electrodes inside.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
His men were accused of scalping Union troops, and he was eventually forced to resign.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Each of the three men pleaded guilty to scalping tickets and agreed to pay $250 in fines a day after their arrest.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scalp. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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scalp
1 of 2 noun1
: the part of the skin and flesh of the head usually covered with hair
2
: a part of the human scalp cut or torn from an enemy especially as a sign of victory
scalp
2 of 2 verb1
: to remove the scalp from
2
: to buy and resell at much higher prices
scalp theater tickets
scalper
noun
Medical Definition
scalp
noun
: the part of the integument of the head usually covered with hair in both sexes
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