peddle
Peddle (verb) means to sell goods, especially in small quantities or door to door. Example: “He used to peddle vegetables from a cart around the neighborhood.”
How to use peddle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo sell something (often door to door or small-time), or more broadly to spread claims or rumors.
Don't confuse with "pedal" (the foot lever/action) — same sound, different word entirely.
Word forms
peddled past tense, peddles singular
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He used to _____ vegetables from a cart around the neighborhood.
Etymology
A back-formation from "pedlar" (someone who sells goods while traveling), the way "burgle" was formed from "burglar."
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Rhymes for peddle
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What does “peddle” mean?
The word “peddle” means to sell goods, especially in small quantities or door to door. In plain terms, to sell something (often door to door or small-time), or more broadly to spread claims or rumors.
How do you pronounce “peddle”?
“Peddle” is pronounced PEH-duhl (/ˈpɛdəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “peddle” in a sentence?
Here is “peddle” used in a sentence: “He used to peddle vegetables from a cart around the neighborhood.”
What part of speech is “peddle”?
“Peddle” is a verb.
How many meanings does “peddle” have?
“Peddle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sell goods, especially in small quantities or door to door.