when a band/singer/rapper changes their music/style in order to sell records.
gwen stefani is a 'sell out'.
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A phrase that means simply to find a better way. Can be used in any situation and is not meant only for the literal selling of the family silver during economic downturns.

A last resort when all other options have been exhausted.
Moe: I didn't study for the theoretical quantum physics test.

Joe: I'll tell them you are home sick with anaphylactic shock.
Moe: No, dude. I've already used that one.
Flo: Besides, wouldn't you need a doctor's note? Better to just sell the silver.

Sparky: I wish I had the cash for a new Apple product - the new i-Anything is out !
Razor: You tapped out, bro ?
Sparky - Word - I may have to sell the silver.
Razor: Day-um - that's rough.
by TrudyS July 12, 2010
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Someone who chooses to fuck you over for a stupid ass reason. (EX. girlfriend, boyfriend, work, family)
You're gonna sell out for that stupid bitch!!!!
Where is my bottle Of Crown you fucking sell out!!!
by Kristen August 6, 2003
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According to the metal community, any band that gains the tinyest amount of fame is considered selling out.

So in short, listen to what you like and don't tell anyone else what they think is good music or not.
Dumbass: Omg I hate Dragonforce cuz they sold out and now they are popular and I am dumbass who can't derive my own taste in music lolroflz.

Me: What the shit? You need other people to tell you what sell outs are? That's pretty sad. Just listen to whatever pleases your ears you dumb fuck and shut up about it.
by jokemall April 12, 2007
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A (usually) homophobic term said online by insecure men to usually younger boys who act in a flamboyant (sometimes immature/bratty) manner, implying that they should be sold because they are a “disappointment”.
“Son: Mommy can you get me this Barbie doll please! Please!”

“Viewers: Sell him
by ivali April 9, 2023
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Selling weed or other drugs.
Hey you selling work?
Yeah $14 for a gram
by 8162733746474848 September 1, 2017
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v. 1. The greatest atrocity of our generation.

2. The favorite activity of 99.9% of the modern no-talent rock/pop stars.

3. The fastest known way to become a soulless, worthless piece of shit.
"All you know about me is what I sold you, dumb fuck. I sold out long before you ever even heard my name."
by cynical asshole June 19, 2003
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