词汇 | scalp |
释义 | scalp Ⅰ 1. noun 1 the appearance of a pornography performer's photograph on the video box. From the sense of a 'scalp' as a 'trophy' UK, 1995. 2 a toupee US, 1952 2. verb 1 to buy tickets for an event and resell them, usually outside the event itself. Originally stock exchange slang, then passed into broader general usage US, 1886. 2 to beat up a rival gang member and steal his gang patch NEW ZEALAND, 1999 Ⅱ ⇨ scalper; scalp noun a person who buys tickets for a sporting or entertainment event and resells them at a profit US, 1869 be out for/after (one's) scalpTo seek vengeance in an especially hostile or belligerent manner. This phrase is often used hyperbolically, although it can refer to physical violence. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he's thinks that blunder was your fault, so he's out for your scalp. I got robbed by some punk last night, and now my brother is after the kid's scalp. |
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