Synonyms

peddling

American

[ped-ling] / ˈpɛd lɪŋ /

adjective

trifling; paltry; piddling.

Other Word Forms

peddlingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of peddling

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

Example Sentences

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Separately, the prime minister's brother, David Sánchez, has been indicted in an investigation into alleged influence peddling tied to his hiring by a regional government.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

This was illustrated in a recent CNN interview with former tradwives — women who actually stayed at home and submitted to their husbands, not the ones peddling this fantasy on social media for cash.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

They realize Mr. da Silva’s peddling more than just delicious food, great coffee and fun merch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Even if X's demonetization policy were strictly enforced, a vast number of X users peddling AI content are not part of the revenue sharing program, researchers say.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

There’s strength in numbers, he told himself, peddling hard to catch up.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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