Peddling: meaning, definitions and examples

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peddling

 

[ หˆpษ›d.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

selling goods

Peddling refers to the act of selling goods, often by traveling from place to place. Typically associated with hawkers or vendors, it can also imply a sense of selling small items on the street or other informal settings. The term can carry negative connotations when it implies dishonest or illegal selling practices.

Synonyms

hawking, selling, trading, vending

Examples of usage

  • He was peddling homemade crafts at the local fair.
  • They were peddling newspapers in the busy subway station.
  • The vendor was peddling fresh fruits from his bicycle.
Context #2 | Verb

promoting ideas

Peddling can also refer to promoting or disseminating ideas, often in an aggressive or misleading way. This usage typically implies that the ideas being shared are not legitimate or are overly simplified.

Synonyms

disseminating, promoting, propagating, spreading

Examples of usage

  • The politician was peddling false promises during the campaign.
  • They were peddling conspiracy theories on social media.
  • He was peddling misleading information about the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "peddling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น venda ambulante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Warenhandel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdagang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ะณั–ะฒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ handlowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒๅ•†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colportage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ venta ambulante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyyar satฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุน ู…ุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pouliฤnรญ obchod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pouliฤnรฝ predaj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตๅŠจ้”€ๅ”ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uliฤna prodaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถtuverslun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัƒะดะฐ-ัะฐั‚ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒญแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ticarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comercio ambulante

Etymology

The word 'peddling' originates from the Middle English term 'peddlere', which means a small trader or a hawker. The root of this can be traced back to the Old English word 'pรฆd', referring to a 'pack' or 'bundle', which reflects the nature of peddlers who often carried their goods in packages or bags. Historically, peddlers were important to local economies, serving as a means of providing goods and services in areas where commercial establishments were sparse. Over time, the term has evolved and taken on additional meanings, particularly in the context of the informal or sometimes unscrupulous selling of goods or ideas. Today, 'peddling' can evoke both the image of a street vendor as well as the negative connotation of deceitful marketing practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,429, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.