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

when a person (most oftenly a musical artist) comprimises their beliefs to further their success and make loads of money. However, this is not to be confused with when a band that you liked, that was perviously not popular, becomes popular.

britney spears sold out when she decided to take off all of her clothes in order to see more albums.

by Rachel December 11, 2003

sell-out

mostly small bands or skateboarders that sell theirselves to places like cough mtv just for fame or the money. they go from being low key to big name.

Greenday, Fall Out Boy, Bam Margera, are examples of a sell-out.

by SouthOfNoWhere February 12, 2006

sell-out

One who absconds their heart and soul just to get cold hard cash, only to end up lower and even more poor than before when they blow it all on useless stuff and hookers.

Tyson...the fool blew about $2 million on pet tigers when he could have paid for someone's college education.

by Shawn B. August 18, 2003

sell-out

someone who says something, but does the other.

for instance, jessica simpson- she says that she would never go on a low-carb diet and loves her curves, yet is shown on the cover of us weekly with a bikini showing her ribs. she says she promotes loving her body but does the opposite

by sarah December 29, 2004

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 04, 2003

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 25, 2003