peddle

verb
UK: /ˈped.əl/
US: /ˈped.əl/

  1. To sell things, especially by going from place to place.

    1. He used to peddle newspapers on the street.
    2. The company decided to peddle their new software at a discounted price to gain market share.

  2. To promote an idea or story, often one that is not true.

    1. They peddle rumors to damage his reputation.
    2. The politician continues to peddle the false narrative despite repeated fact-checking.

Synonyms

sell hawk promote spread
peddle noun

  1. The act of selling goods, especially going from place to place.

    1. He makes money by peddle.
    2. Street peddle is common in this area but is often unlicensed and unregulated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peddle" in English means: To sell things, especially by going from place to place., To promote an idea or story, often one that is not true..

The phonetic transcription of "peddle" is /ˈped.əl/ in British English and /ˈped.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peddle": sell, hawk, promote, spread.

Example usage of "peddle": "He used to peddle newspapers on the street.". More examples on the page.