noun
sellout
SEHL-owt
Sellout (noun) means someone who abandons their principles for money or personal advantage. Example: “Fans accused the band of being sellouts after they signed with a major label.”
noun
1
Someone who abandons their principles for money or personal advantage.
"Fans accused the band of being sellouts after they signed with a major label."
2
An event, especially a show or match, for which every ticket has been sold.
"The final was a total sellout within an hour of tickets going on sale."
How to use sellout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a person who compromises their values for gain, or an event where every ticket is gone.
Common pairings
complete sellout
accused of being a sellout
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Word forms
- Plural
- sellouts
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Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb sell out.
Rhymes for sellout
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What does “sellout” mean?
The word “sellout” means someone who abandons their principles for money or personal advantage. In plain terms, either a person who compromises their values for gain, or an event where every ticket is gone.
How do you pronounce “sellout”?
“Sellout” is pronounced SEHL-owt (/ˈsɛlˌaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sellout” in a sentence?
Here is “sellout” used in a sentence: “Fans accused the band of being sellouts after they signed with a major label.”
What part of speech is “sellout”?
“Sellout” is a noun.
How many meanings does “sellout” have?
“Sellout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who abandons their principles for money or personal advantage.
