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sellout

/ˈsɛlaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sellout mean?

noun, verb

A person who has abandoned their artistic or intellectual principles in order to gain popularity or wealth; a person who has sold out to commercial interests. To sell out means to betray one's artistic or intellectual principles in order to gain popularity or wealth.

Example

"The band's sellout tour was met with criticism from fans who felt they had compromised their artistic vision."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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