How Do You Spell PEDDLED?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛdə͡ld] (IPA)

The word "peddled" is spelled with a double "d" in the middle, despite only having one syllable. This is because the word comes from the Old English word "pedlan" which had a double "d". The current pronunciation of the word is /ˈpɛdəld/ with the stress on the first syllable (PED-uhld). This means that the "e" is pronounced short and the "ed" at the end of the word is pronounced with a "d" sound, rather than a "t" sound.

PEDDLED Meaning and Definition

  1. Peddled is the past tense and past participle form of the verb peddle. Peddle refers to the act of selling or offering goods or services, typically by going from place to place or door-to-door. It involves the act of promoting, distributing, or trading commodities directly to customers or potential buyers.

    In this sense, peddling is often associated with the concept of being a traveling salesman or a street vendor, as it implies actively seeking out customers and approaching them with products or services. It can involve various types of goods, including food, beverages, merchandise, or even illegal substances, depending on the context.

    The act of peddling typically requires interpersonal skills, salesmanship, and persuasion techniques to convince potential customers to purchase the offered products. It may involve presenting samples or demonstrations, negotiating prices, and handling cash transactions on the spot.

    The term "peddled" can also have metaphorical or figurative connotations, referring to the spreading or promotion of ideas, rumors, or information. It implies that something is being actively promoted or circulated, often with the intention of gaining support or acceptance among a wider audience.

    Overall, the verb "peddle" and its past participle "peddled" describe the action of selling goods, services, or ideas through personal interaction and direct marketing efforts.

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Etymology of PEDDLED

The word "peddled" comes from the Middle English term "pedelen", which ultimately derives from the Old English word "pedlan". It is related to the Middle Low German term "peddelen" and the Middle Dutch term "pedelen". All these variations have the same meaning of "to go about on foot" or "to tramp". The English word "peddler", referring to someone who sells goods door-to-door, is derived from the verb "peddle". The term "peddle" itself has been in use since the 16th century.

Conjugate verb Peddled

CONDITIONAL

I would peddle
we would peddle
you would peddle
he/she/it would peddle
they would peddle

FUTURE

I will peddle
we will peddle
you will peddle
he/she/it will peddle
they will peddle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have peddled
we will have peddled
you will have peddled
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they will have peddled

PAST

I peddled
we peddled
you peddled
he/she/it peddled
they peddled

PAST PERFECT

I had peddled
we had peddled
you had peddled
he/she/it had peddled
they had peddled

PRESENT

I peddle
we peddle
you peddle
he/she/it peddles
they peddle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have peddled
we have peddled
you have peddled
he/she/it has peddled
they have peddled
I am peddling
we are peddling
you are peddling
he/she/it is peddling
they are peddling
I was peddling
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I will be peddling
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I would have peddled
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I would be peddling
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