peddling

[ped-ling]

adjective

1. trifling; paltry; piddling.

Other Word Forms

• peddlingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of peddling¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; peddle + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Household was peddling these deceptive mortgages all over the country.

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Charges include corruption, influence peddling, membership of a criminal organisation and money laundering.

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The pair are accused of "peddling the myth" Miss Wandelt is Madeleine while stalking Mr and Mrs McCann by sending emails, making phone calls, leaving voicemails and turning up at their address.

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All claims have been denied by China, with foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stating: "We firmly oppose peddling China spy narratives and vilifying China."

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This week, he repeatedly accused Farage of peddling lies to sow dissent among voters.

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Related Words

• business 
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• communication 
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