peddle

American  

[ped-l] / ˈpɛd l /

verb (used with object)

peddled, peddling

1. to carry (small articles, goods, wares, etc.) from place to place for sale at retail; hawk.

2. to deal out, distribute, or dispense, especially in small quantities.

   to peddle radical ideas.

3. to sell (drugs) illicitly.

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verb (used without object)

peddled, peddling

1. to go from place to place with goods, wares, etc., for sale at retail.

2. to occupy oneself with trifles; trifle.

peddle British  

/ ˈpɛdəl /

verb

1. to go from place to place selling (goods, esp small articles)

2. (tr) to sell (illegal drugs, esp narcotics)

3. (tr) to advocate (ideas) persistently or importunately

   to peddle a new philosophy

4. archaic (intr) to trifle

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Other Word Forms

• repeddle verb (used with object)
• unpeddled adjective

Etymology

Origin of peddle

First recorded in 1525–35; apparently back formation from peddler; peddle in def. 5, reinforced by piddle

Example Sentences

Researchers have also warned that X's model -- allowing premium accounts to earn payouts based on engagement -- has turbocharged the financial incentive to peddle false or sensational content.

From Barron's

"Everything is there. I was stuck here," he told AFP in Karachi, near the well-known Bengali market where he peddles desiccated fish and prawns to make ends meet for $7 to $9 per day.

From Barron's

It’s as if he’s forgotten what Chipotle peddles — Mexican food.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are a normal family, but we do have to peddle a lot harder than everyone else to achieve the same," said Danni.

From BBC

The poor chap peddled it around Europe, passing out pamphlets at conventions.

From Literature

Related Words

• hawk
• solicit