Scalped: meaning, definitions and examples

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scalped

 

[ skรฆlpษ™d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

To 'scalp' in a medical or historical context generally refers to the act of removing the scalp or the top layer of skin from the head. Historically, this term is often associated with violence and warfare, particularly among certain Indigenous peoples, where scalping represented a trophy taken from a defeated enemy. In modern usage, it can also refer to a type of wound or injury involving the scalp. In different contexts, scalping may refer to a strategy in trading, where someone buys and sells quickly to capitalize on small price changes.

Synonyms

brandish, de-capitate, remove

Examples of usage

  • The warrior scalped his enemy as a trophy.
  • Scalping can lead to severe infections if not treated properly.
  • Some traders engage in scalping to make quick profits.
Context #2 | Verb

trading activity

In the context of finance, 'scalping' refers to a trading strategy where traders buy and sell financial instruments over short time frames, aiming to profit from small price variations. Scalpers, who utilize this strategy, typically make multiple trades throughout the day. This requires a strong attention to market movements, quick execution of trades, and often relies on sophisticated technology. The strategy also involves significant risk due to the fast-paced nature of the trades involved.

Synonyms

short-term trade, take advantage, trade quickly

Examples of usage

  • Scalpers often make dozens of trades in a single day.
  • The market can be unpredictable, making scalping risky.
  • He enjoys scalping stocks for small but frequent gains.

Translations

Translations of the word "scalped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escalpado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgeschabt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dijual dengan harga sangat tinggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะบะฐะปัŒะฟะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdarty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒซใƒ—ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcorchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desollado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derisi soyulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘ํ”ผ๊ฐ€ ๋ฒ—๊ฒจ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‚ูŽู„ู‘ูŽุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okrรกลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbrรบsenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฅๅคด็šฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstranjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skoriรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพัั‹ะฝ ะถะฐะฟั‹ั€ะฐา›ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrxฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desollado

Etymology

The term 'scalped' originates from the noun 'scalp', which itself comes from the Old French 'escalpe', derived from the Latin 'scalpa', meaning 'to deprive of the scalp'. The practice of scalping, particularly among Indigenous peoples of the Americas, became well-documented during the colonial period of North America, where it was often seen as a gruesome trophy in warfare. The historical significance of scalping is deeply interconnected with the violent conflicts and cultural practices of the time. In modern times, the application of 'scalping' has expanded to include a variety of contexts from medicine, such as discussing scalp injuries, to finance, where it denotes a trading strategy aimed at small profits. The evolution of its usage reflects the changes in societal norms and the variance in the application of the concept across different fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,465, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.