sellout

[ˈsɛlaʊt]

sellout Definition

• 1. a betrayal of one's principles or values in exchange for money or personal gain
• 2. a person who betrays their principles or values for money or personal gain
• 3. an event for which all the tickets are sold

Using sellout: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sellout" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was accused of being a sellout when he signed the lucrative contract with the rival company.

• Example

  Many fans felt that the band had become a sellout after they changed their music style to be more mainstream.

• Example

  The concert was a sellout, with all the tickets being sold within hours of going on sale.

sellout Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sellout

• turncoat
• defector
• renegade
• deserter
• traitor

Idioms Using sellout

• sellout to the devil

  to betray one's principles or values in exchange for personal gain

  Example

  He was accused of selling out to the devil when he accepted the bribe.

• sellout like hotcakes

  to sell very quickly and in large quantities

  Example

  The new iPhone model sold out like hotcakes within hours of its release.

• sellout mentality

  a mindset that prioritizes profit or personal gain over principles or values

  Example

  Some people accuse politicians of having a sellout mentality.

Phrases with sellout

• sellout crowd

  a crowd large enough to fill all available seats at an event

  Example

  The stadium was filled with a sellout crowd for the championship game.

• sellout show

  a performance for which all tickets have been sold

  Example

  The Broadway musical was a sellout show for months.

• sellout tour

  a concert tour for which all tickets have been sold

  Example

  The band's sellout tour was a huge success.

Origins of sellout

from 'sell out', meaning to dispose of all one's merchandise

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Summary: sellout in Brief

The term 'sellout' [ˈsɛlaʊt] refers to a betrayal of one's principles or values in exchange for money or personal gain. It can also refer to a person who does this or an event for which all tickets are sold. Examples include 'He was accused of being a sellout when he signed the lucrative contract with the rival company.' and 'The concert was a sellout, with all the tickets being sold within hours of going on sale.' Phrases like 'sellout crowd' and idioms like 'sellout to the devil' further illustrate this concept.