Meaning & Definition of word "Peddle"

Peddle

/ˈpɛd.əl/

1. to sell (goods) in small amounts, often by going from place to place.
- Example: The vendor would peddle homemade crafts at the local market.
2. to promote or publicize an idea or plan persistently.
- Example: The politician tried to peddle his new policy as a solution to the city's problems.
3. to distribute or deal out narcotics or illegal goods.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To push or promote something aggressively.

● Example Sentence: She was peddling those new diet pills like crazy.

Meaning: To sell illegal drugs.

● Example Sentence: He's been caught peddling weed in the park.