Peddle

/ˈpɛd.əl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to sell (goods) in small amounts, often by going from place to place.

The vendor would peddle homemade crafts at the local market.

to promote or publicize an idea or plan persistently.

The politician tried to peddle his new policy as a solution to the city's problems.

to distribute or deal out narcotics or illegal goods.

They were arrested for peddling drugs in the neighborhood.

Middle English 'pedleren', meaning to sell small items or to hawk.

peddle one's wares

To sell goods or products, especially in a traveling context.

peddle a story

To promote or spread a narrative or rumor.

peddle a lie

To spread or sell a falsehood or deception.

vendor

A person or company offering something for sale.

hawker

A person who sells goods in the street or from a stall.

trader

One who trades goods or services, often on a larger scale.

To push or promote something aggressively.

She was peddling those new diet pills like crazy.

To sell illegal drugs.

He's been caught peddling weed in the park.