"scalpy" meaning in English

See scalpy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more scalpy [comparative], most scalpy [superlative]
Etymology: scalp + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|scalp|y}} scalp + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} scalpy (comparative more scalpy, superlative most scalpy)
  1. Of or relating to scalps.
    Sense id: en-scalpy-en-adj-dbXnZ4~c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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