Synonyms

peddling

American

[ped-ling] / ˈpɛd lɪŋ /

adjective

trifling; paltry; piddling.

Other Word Forms

peddlingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of peddling

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

Example Sentences

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Yang summed up his own tenure in terms of the divisive holiday drink he was peddling.

From Salon

Telegram channels teem with users trading tips and middlemen peddling their services.

From The Wall Street Journal

Household was peddling these deceptive mortgages all over the country.

From Literature

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

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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