peddle

ped·dle

verb \ˈpe-d^əl\

ped·dledped·dling\ˈped-liŋ, ˈpe-d^əl-iŋ\

Definition of PEDDLE

intransitive verb

1

: to travel about with wares for sale; broadly : sell

2

: to be busy with trifles : piddle

transitive verb

1

: to sell or offer for sale from place to place : hawk; broadly : sell

2

: to deal out or seek to disseminate

3

: to offer or promote as valuable

Examples of PEDDLE

1. They peddled fruits and vegetables out of their truck on the side of the road.
2. He peddled his idea for a new movie to every executive in Hollywood.
3. The mayor's aides tried to peddle his innocence to reporters.

Origin of PEDDLE

back-formation from peddler, from Middle English pedlere, alteration of pedder peddler

First Known Use: 1532

Related to PEDDLE

Synonyms: hawk

Related Words: retail, wholesale; deal (in), distribute, high-pressure, hustle, market, merchandise (also merchandize), trade (in), vend

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Rhymes with PEDDLE

heddle, medal, meddle, pedal, treadle