selloff

/ˈsɛloʊf/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden or sharp decline in the price or value of a financial security, commodity, or currency, resulting from a large number of sellers trying to sell at the same time.

“The stock market experienced a massive selloff after the company announced its bankruptcy.”

Synonyms

  • fire sale
  • sell-off
  • sellout

Antonyms

  • buying spree
  • buyout