Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peddle

verb
/ˈpɛd.əl/
Definition
To sell goods, often in small quantities and often by traveling around.
Examples
  • He decided to peddle his handmade crafts at the local market.
  • During the summer, she would peddle ice cream to children in the neighborhood.
  • The sales representative peddled their products door-to-door.
Meaning
The act of selling items or spreading information, usually in a persistent or aggressive manner.
Synonyms
  • sell
  • hawk
  • vend