peddling
word · lemma: peddle
Definition
Selling things by going from place to place, often informally or on the street. It can also refer to selling illegal goods or spreading ideas.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes informal or street-level selling. Can carry a negative sense when used for illegal sales ('peddling drugs') or for promoting unwanted ideas ('peddling lies'). Rare in formal writing; more common in reports about crime or street vendors.
Example Sentences
He makes a living by peddling fruit on the street.
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Peddling fake products is illegal.
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People were annoyed by street vendors peddling noisy toys all afternoon.
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The man was arrested for peddling drugs.
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Teenagers sometimes try peddling homemade jewelry at festivals.
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She was caught peddling rumors about her coworkers.
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