sellout
Americannoun
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Informal. a person who compromises their personal values, integrity, talent, etc., for money or personal advancement.
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Informal. a person who betrays a cause, organization, or the like; traitor.
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an act or instance of selling out.
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an entertainment, as a show or athletic event, for which all the seats are sold.
Etymology
Origin of sellout
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; noun use of verb phrase sell out
Example Sentences
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After Centennial quarterback Dominick Catalano took a knee to run out the clock, the sellout crowd went wild with noise and excitement as Centennial players celebrated on the field.
From Los Angeles Times
Wales' clash against the All Blacks is currently the only game close to being a sellout.
From BBC
It was certainly a fun night for Kendall, who said it felt "amazing" to make her debut in front of a sellout crowd in Derby.
From BBC
Roberts, the Dodgers’ manager, had something to say to a sellout crowd at Dodger Stadium, and to an audience watching on national television.
From Los Angeles Times
But the show became a campus sellout and sparked a modest version of the ticket frenzy for which “Hamilton” became known.
From Los Angeles Times
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