1. Selling goods: This is the most common meaning. It refers to the act of selling something, often in a small-scale or informal way, like door-to-door or on the street. For example:
* "The street vendor was peddling souvenirs to tourists."
* "He was peddling his new invention at the trade show."
2. Spreading information or ideas: This meaning is less common but still valid. It refers to the act of promoting or disseminating something, often in a persistent or insistent way. For example:
* "The politician was peddling his campaign promises."
* "She was peddling conspiracy theories online."
3. Riding a bicycle: This meaning is specific to cycling. "Peddling" refers to the act of using your feet to turn the pedals of a bicycle and move forward.
4. "Peddling" can also be used as a verb meaning "to move or travel by foot." This meaning is less common and more specific to the action of walking.
It's important to consider the context of the sentence to determine which meaning of "peddling" is intended.