Meaning & Definition of word "Peddler"
Peddler
/ˈpɛd.lər/
noun:
- 1. A person who sells goods, typically in small quantities, and often travels to different locations to conduct sales.
- Example: The peddler traveled from town to town, selling handmade jewelry.
- 2. A person who promotes or tries to sell something, often in a persistent or insistent manner.
- Example: He was a peddler of ideas, always trying to convince others of his views.
- 3. An informal term for a person who engages in illicit trading or trafficking.
- Example: The authorities cracked down on the peddlers of counterfeit goods in the market.
Etymology
●Middle English 'pedlere', from 'ped' meaning a foot, referring to traveling by foot.
Common Phrases and Expressions
peddler of dreams:
someone who promotes unrealistic ideas
peddle wares:
to sell various items, often in an informal manner
peddling influence:
using one's position to sway decisions or opinions
Related Words
hawker:
a person who sells goods noisily in streets
merchant:
a person or company involved in wholesale trade
vendor:
a person or company offering something for sale
Slang Meanings of peddler
Meaning: someone who deals in illegal goods
● Example Sentence: He's a peddler of stolen merchandise.
Meaning: a person who sells drugs
● Example Sentence: The police caught the peddler in the act.