Oversell v. t. (past & past part. oversold; pres. part. overselling)
1.
To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price. "One whose beauty Would oversell all Italy."
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.
