peddling

[ ped-ling ]

adjective

1. trifling; paltry; piddling.

Other Words From

• peddling·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of peddling¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; peddle + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The daughter of a disgraced house, Valya isn’t content to accept her family’s banishment to a life peddling whale fur and blubber.

From Salon

The online Trump store — along with Amazon.com — are also peddling baseball caps, just like mine, with the number 47 stitched to the front.

From Los Angeles Times

Once shortages ease, companies peddling these alternatives could face a crackdown.

From Los Angeles Times

During the public comment period, he urged the board “to stop peddling lies that weaponize parents’ care for their children against teachers.”

From Los Angeles Times

Behind bars is where repetitive criminals belong, not on the street stealing merchants’ goods and their customers’ cars, and peddling poison to kids.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• business
• commerce
• communication
• industry
• trade
• truck