Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peddle
verb
/ˈpɛd.əl/
Definition
To sell goods, typically in small amounts and often by traveling around.
Examples
- He decided to peddle homemade crafts at the local market.
- The vendor peddled newspapers on the street corner.
- She would peddle fresh fruits from a cart in the neighborhood.
Meaning
Peddling usually refers to the act of selling items directly to consumers, often in an itinerant manner.
Synonyms
- vend
- hawk
- sell
- trade