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SOLD-OUT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sold-out mean?
• SOLD-OUT (adjective)
The adjective SOLD-OUT has 2 senses:
1. having taken a bribe or bribes
2. sold completely in advance
Familiarity information: SOLD-OUT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having taken a bribe or bribes
Context example:
a sold-out politician
Similar:
corrupt (lacking in integrity)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Sold completely in advance
Context example:
had a sold-out house for both performances
Similar:
sold (disposed of to a purchaser)
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