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