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- [ped-ling]
- /ˈpɛd lɪŋ/
- /ˈped.l̩/
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- [ped-ling]
- /ˈpɛd lɪŋ/
Definitions of peddling word
- adjective peddling trifling; paltry; piddling. 1
- verb with object peddling to carry (small articles, goods, wares, etc.) from place to place for sale at retail; hawk. 1
- verb with object peddling to deal out, distribute, or dispense, especially in small quantities: to peddle radical ideas. 1
- verb with object peddling to sell (drugs) illicitly. 1
- verb without object peddling to go from place to place with goods, wares, etc., for sale at retail. 1
- verb without object peddling to occupy oneself with trifles; trifle. 1
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Origin of peddling
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; peddle + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Peddling
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
peddling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
peddling usage trend in Literature
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noun peddling
- merchantry — (dated) The body of merchants taken collectively.
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