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sellout.

An action in which principles are compromised for personal gain.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɛlˌaʊt/
  1. An action in which principles are compromised for personal gain.

    idiomatic · informal
  2. A person who sells out, who compromises their principles for financial gain or some other advantage.

    idiomatic · informal
    The rock star used to be hardcore, but now he's just a sellout.
  3. The selling of an entire stock of something, especially tickets for an entertainment or sports event.

    I performed in front of a sellout crowd.
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