venda esgotada; traição; oportunista
1. An event, performance, or product for which all tickets or items have been sold
The concert was a complete sellout; every ticket was purchased.
O show foi uma venda esgotada; todos os ingressos foram vendidos.
2. A person who abandons their principles or beliefs for personal gain or profit
Many fans considered the band a sellout when they signed with a major record label.
Muitos fãs consideraram a banda uma traição quando assinaram com uma grande gravadora.
3. The act of compromising one's integrity or values for commercial success
The artist's decision to use AI-generated content was seen as a complete sellout.
A decisão do artista de usar conteúdo gerado por IA foi vista como uma completa traição aos seus princípios.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'sellout' carries strong negative connotations when referring to artists or public figures who abandon their original values for commercial gain. It's particularly prevalent in music, art, and entertainment industries. In Brazil, the term reflects the cultural tension between artistic authenticity and commercial success, especially in hip-hop and independent music scenes.
NYC Slang
sellout / cop-out / backstabber
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