\Scalper\ (sk[a^]lp"[~e]r), n.
1. One who, or that which, scalps.
2. (Surg.) Same as {Scalping iron}, under {Scalping}.
3. A broker who, dealing on his own account, tries to get a
   small and quick profit from slight fluctuations of the
   market. [Cant]
4. A person who buys and sells the unused parts of railroad
   tickets. [Cant]