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 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

Even though I was horrified by his charm, and incredibly often, his knack for peddling misinformation with a smile, part of me was thrilled to see how high he could rise in the Republican Party by weaponizing persona shifts and Midwestern politeness.

From Salon

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