Yes.
However, most small investors do not have the ability to actually sell “short”. If there are options that trade on this stock, you may be able to buy “put” options. The worst that can happen with these is that they expire worthless and you are out your initial investment. Not all stocks have options traded though.
This is a stock. It is not a futures contract on a commodity like pork bellies, wheat, corn, oil, lumber or OJ like in the movie “Trading Places”.
Wears Beaks?
Playing in GME options right now is not a game for anyone but trading professionals.
There is an ongoing battle between speculating traders and short sellers. Getting in the middle is a dangerous place.