Spell Out

To explain something in layman's terms or otherwise an extremely simpleton way so that even the most ignorant people can understand.

I had to spell out to my friend that gun laws don't work because criminals don't follow laws. It made my brain hurt.

by Ubeenbamboozledson May 31, 2022

Spell it out

Spelling something out for an actual idiot. Can be done by individual words or letters

Bitch, lemme spell it out for you

by Eboi September 17, 2018

sell out

Anyone who sacrifices artistic integrity in an effort to become more successful or popular (generally in music); someone who forgets their roots.

It's the American dream to be a sellout.

by Sean Piece August 3, 2003

sell-out

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

sell out

One who betrays a cause for personal advancement.

The popular definition of sell out allows it to be used as an insult towards anyone in show business. On the contrary, there are many bands which are considered sellouts which are not.

For instance, Green Day. They are considered sell-outs because they are a punk band who was popular on MTV. Green Day never stated that they would never be on MTV, thus they are not sell-outs in that sense. They never changed their musical style for monetary reasons, thus they are are not sell-outs in the more literal sense of the word. If Fugazi were to sign up with Sony records, they would be selling out because they preach against major labels.

"Man, you are totally a sellout!"

by SpinSpyder June 24, 2003

shell out

To pay for something, generally applies to paying large amounts of money

"Man, I had to shell out $300 for a new computer monitor."

by Blackmac November 9, 2003

Shell out

Having to pay an amount of money for something, especially if unexpected or having to pay more than one thinks is a fair price.

"I brought the whole family to the game, which cost a fortune. To make things worse, once I got there had to shell out to buy hotdogs, icecream, sodas, and baseball hats!"

by Mark D Smith November 10, 2003