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sellout

The correct spelling is sellout.

How to pronounce sellout

noun

Say it like: Sel-low-t

The correct spelling is sellout. An action in which principles are compromised for financial gain. For example: "The rock star used to be hardcore, but now he's just a sellout."

Usage Examples

The rock star used to be hardcore, but now he's just a sellout.

The game was a sellout.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An action in which principles are compromised for financial gain.
  2. 2.A person who compromises his or her principles for financial gain.
  3. 3.The selling of an entire stock of something, especially tickets for an entertainment or sports event.

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