sell out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To sell all of a supply or stock of something.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To abandon or betray one's principles to seek profit or other personal advantage; to abandon or betray one's supporters through this change.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To betray (a person), usually a close friend or family member, for personal gain.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sell out” mean?
To sell all of a supply or stock of something.
Is “sell out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.