About The Word Sell short
Learn about the word Sell short to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Sell short definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Sell short
| Sell short Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Sell short?
[v] underestimate the real value or ability of; "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"
[v] 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 Synonyms | Synonyms for Sell short: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sell short: See Also | sell | underestimate | underrate |
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Gluteus minimus ‐ the innermost of the three…
- Gaudery ‐ cheap or…
- Decrement ‐ the amount by which something decreases [n] a process of becoming…
- Updraft ‐ a strong upward…
- Snow orchid ‐ waxy white nearly leafless plant with stems in clusters and racemes…
- Gaseousness ‐ having the…
- Triplochiton ‐ small genus of tropical African trees with…
- Greek partridge ‐ of mountainous areas of…
- Perodicticus potto ‐ a…
- Snafu ‐ an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: Situation…