flipper
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈfɫɪpɝ// UK //flˈɪpɐ// flip·per
n. a person who buys something and sells it quickly for a profit. You often hear this in art or finance when someone tries to make money fast.
n. an individual who purchases an asset or item with the intention of reselling it at a higher price within a short period.
He is a professional flipper who buys old cars and sells them.
The market became so competitive that even a casual flipper could make a significant profit in a single week.
While some investors prefer long-term growth, the rise of digital marketplaces has turned many into opportunistic flippers seeking immediate liquidity from minor price fluctuations.
From flip + -er. Compare Saterland Frisian Flappert (“flipper, wing”).