sellout

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Noun sellout has 1 sense

sellout - an act of betrayal
--₁ is a kind of treachery, betrayal, treason, perfidy

Derived form: verb sell out₂

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Sellout

Noun:

Sense 1: A person who betrays their principles or values for personal gain.

Example sentence: Many fans accused the artist of being a sellout after they signed a lucrative endorsement deal.

Sense 2: A performance or event that is completely sold out, with no more tickets available for purchase.

Example sentence: The concert was a sellout within minutes of the tickets being released.

Verb:

Sense 1: To betray one's principles or values for personal gain.

Example sentence: The politician was heavily criticized for selling out to corporate interests.