flipper
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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.