Definitions

1. verb

to sell goods or services from house to house, especially in a rural area, or to promote or publicize something in a casual or unofficial way

“The door-to-door salesman was peddling his wares to the residents.”

2. verb

to cause or give rise to something, especially a problem or a rumor

“The news peddled speculation about the company’s financial troubles.”

3. noun

an object or article that is sold or promoted

“The peddler had a variety of trinkets to peddle.”