peddles; peddled; peddling
1
: to sell (something) usually in small amounts and often by traveling to different places
They peddled fruits and vegetables out of their truck on the side of the road.
She now peddles her wares [=sells her products] on the Internet.
2
: to try to get people to accept or believe (something)
He peddled his idea for a new movie to every executive in Hollywood.
The mayor's aides tried to peddle his innocence to reporters.
peddling gossip
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“Peddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/peddle. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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