Selling popcorn

The act of standing by and doing nothing to effect or change events but attracting attention to the event itself none the less.
I was getting the crap kicked out of me and my buddy Mike was just standing around selling popcorn.
by Nathan McIntosh April 25, 2004
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an awesome megadeth song, written by dave mustaine. the song is about how metalheads are sterotyped as satanists who dont work and are disrespectful, when they really arent. dave came up with the song when he was reading a readers digest article.(see how metalheads really are)
what do you mean i dont pay my bills? got nuthin better to do?

peace sells, but who's buyin
by poomaster12345 August 10, 2008
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1) To sell something (usually a stock) that one does not own, with the anticipation that the item's value will decline and they will be able to buy it back at a later date for a lesser price.
2) To deny someone credit that they deserve. This is generally something a person does to him/herself.
1)
I sold your sister short last year for $100, then bought her back this year for a can of Skoal and a junior bacon cheeseburger. Damn that rag has really started to circle the drain.
2)
You: "So you're not going to let me beat it up, are you?"
Girl: "Nope, sorry. Denied! But don't sell yourself short...3 inches isn't really that small. At least you've got my chihuahua beat...I think."
(sell short)
by Nick D September 8, 2005
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1.The act of promising with no intent to act on it.
2.To intentionally deceive.
Guy: Hey boo we going to the show tonight?
Girl: Okay!!!
Guy: What time you want me to come get you?
Girl: I don't know yet, I'll call you when I'm ready.
Guy: Don't be selling dreams, you know I'm trying to get up with you.

*girl never calls and usually turns her phone off*
by Geri Young December 2, 2007
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Jamaican Origin.
A phrase suggesting that the desired effect of success or approval has been achieved.
Yo, the party last night night Sell Off !!!

Hey that outfit Sell Off !!!
by SparkyDon October 18, 2007
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A human being who abandons their convictions to impress people and or become more popular.
Kelli got drunk just so her friends would think she was cool, what a sell-out.
by Hugh G. Wection November 13, 2004
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