English Explanatory Dictionary

sellout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An action in which principles are compromised for personal gain.
  2. A person who sells out, who compromises their principles for financial gain or some other advantage.
  3. The selling of an entire stock of something, especially tickets for an entertainment or sports event.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛlˌaʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sellout.wav

Word forms

sellout sellouts sell-out

Etymology

A deverbal from sell out.

Related words

selldown sell-off buyout
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