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

Someone who abandons their principles for money or personal advantage.

"Fans accused the band of being sellouts after they signed with a major label."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

sellouts plural

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Etymology

Formed from the phrasal verb sell out.

Rhymes for sellout

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Frequently asked questions

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.