scalp

• Pele que cobre a parte superior da cabeça, especialmente a região onde nascem os cabelos. Também pode se referir ao couro cabeludo como um todo.

The skin covering the top of the head, typically where hair grows.

1. Skin of the headB1formal

   The skin covering the top of the human head, typically where hair grows.

   Couro cabeludo

   • He has a dry scalp that needs special shampoo.
   • The doctor examined her scalp for any signs of infection.
   • Massaging the scalp can help improve blood circulation.

• Verbo que significa arrancar o couro cabeludo de uma pessoa ou animal; no uso informal, revender ingressos ou produtos por um preço muito acima do original ou lucrar de forma abusiva.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing the scalp from a person or animal, or, in informal contexts, to resell tickets or goods at a high price.

1. Sell IllegallyB2informalamerican

   To resell something, such as tickets or goods, at a price higher than the official one, often on the black market.

   Revender ilegalmente

   • He was arrested for scalping concert tickets outside the venue.
   • Some people try to scalp limited-edition sneakers for a huge profit.
   • The police cracked down on scalpers selling tickets illegally.

   Sinônimostout

2. Remove the ScalpC1formal

   To cut or tear the skin and hair from the top of someone's head, historically as a trophy in warfare.

   Escalpar

   • In some historical conflicts, warriors would scalp their enemies.
   • The ritual involved scalping the defeated opponent as a sign of victory.
   • The practice of scalping was documented in various ancient cultures.