'sell short' definitions:

Definition of 'sell short'

From: WordNet
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
verb
Underestimate the real value or ability of; "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"

Synonyms of 'sell short'

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Words containing 'sell short'