Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peddling
verb
/ˈpɛd.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of selling goods, typically in small quantities and often in an itinerant manner.
Examples
- She spent the summer peddling homemade crafts at the local market.
- He was accused of peddling false information about the product.
- The children were out peddling lemonade on a hot day.
Meaning
Peddling refers to the practice of traveling around to sell goods, often without a permanent storefront. It can also imply the promotion or spreading of ideas or information, sometimes in a negative context.
Synonyms
- selling
- hawking
- trading
- brokering
- vending
