sellout

noun [C] (MONEY OPPORTUNITY)

/ˈselˌɑʊt/

Definition

› the act of doing something selfishly for money, without considering principles or damage to others: The peace deal was praised by some as a courageous breakthrough while others condemned it as a sellout.

(Definition of sellout noun (MONEY OPPORTUNITY) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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