scalp — the skin covering the top and back of the head
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the skin covering the top and back of the head
Pronunciation (IPA): /skælp/
Korean meaning: 두피, 머리 가죽
Korean pronunciation: 스캘프 (강세: 스캘프)
Example Sentences
- My scalp feels like a desert after using that harsh shampoo.
- The ticket scalper was arrested for selling concert tickets at triple the price.
- She scratched her scalp so much during the boring lecture that her hair looked like a bird's nest.
scalp
NOUN//skælp//
the skin covering the top and back of the head
💡 Concept
Scalp massage at hair salon
🎵 Rhyme
When your scalp makes you yelp, someone runs to help!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/skælp/
🇬🇧 UK/skælp/
🌳Etymology
Rootscalp
Origin
14세기 중엽 스칸디나비아어에서 유래되어, '껍질을 벗기다'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 고대 북유럽 사람들이 동물의 가죽을 벗길 때 사용하던 단어가 사람의 머리가죽으로 의미가 확장되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
helpkelpyelp
help
kelp
yelp
🔗Collocations
scalp massage
dry scalp
scalp treatment
itchy scalp
scalp tickets
healthy scalp
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My scalp feels like a desert after using that harsh shampoo.”
“The ticket scalper was arrested for selling concert tickets at triple the price.”
😄 Fun example
“She scratched her scalp so much during the boring lecture that her hair looked like a bird's nest.”
“Regular scalp care is essential for healthy hair growth.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
head skincranium skinpericranium
Antonyms
solepalm
Related
hairfollicledandruffshampoomassage
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