Phrase guide

ticket tout

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A person who resells tickets for events at more than the official price.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: scalper

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tout

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: scalper

History

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