Category:Oversell

O`ver*sell`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Oversold; p. pr. & vb. n. Overselling. ]

1. To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price. One whose beauty would oversell all italy. Beau. & fl.

2. To sell beyond means of delivery. [brokers'cant] oversold market (brokers' cant), a market in which stocks or commodities have been Sold "short" to such an extent that it is difficult to obtain them For delivery.