Sell Short — definition

1. sell short (Verb)

2 definitions

sell short (Verb) — Sell securities, 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.

sell short (Verb) — Underestimate the real value or ability of.

4 types of
flog sell underestimate underrate
3 topics
commerce commercialism mercantilism