English

Noun

ticket tout ‎(plural ticket touts)

1. (Britain) A person who resells tickets for events at more than the official price.
   • 2008, "Grand Prix ‘fakes’ men convicted," BBC News, 5 Dec. (retrieved 16 Dec. 2008),

     Skinner told the court he was an experienced ticket tout who travelled the world buying and selling tickets and merchandise to sporting events, concerts and festivals.

Related terms

• tout

Synonyms

• scalper (US)