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sell short meaning and definition
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Definition of sell short (verb)
- sell securities or commodities or foreign currency that is not actually owned by the seller, who hopes to cover (buy back) the sold items at a lower price and thus to earn a profit
- underestimate the real value or ability of
- "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet