SELLOUT

sellout

(noun) a betrayal of one’s principles principles, country, cause, etc.

sellout

(noun) the selling of an entire stock of something; “the latest Xbox game is so popular, shops are warning of a probable sellout before Christmas”

sellout

(noun) an event for which all tickets are sold; “get your tickets for the concert early, it is sure to be a sellout”

sellout

(noun) someone who has sold out

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sellout (plural sellouts)

An action in which principles are compromised for financial gain.

A person who compromises his or her principles for financial gain.

The selling of an entire stock of something, especially tickets for an entertainment or sports event.

Anagrams

• outsell

Source: Wiktionary



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