What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
peddle
Example
The salesman peddled his wares from door to door. [peddled: past tense]
Example
She peddled her homemade jewelry at the local market. [peddled: verb]
hawk
Example
The street vendor hawked his wares to anyone who passed by. [hawked: past tense]
Example
He hawked his political views to anyone who would listen. [hawked: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Peddle and hawk are both less common words in everyday language, with peddle being slightly more common than hawk. They are both informal and colloquial, and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between peddle and hawk?
Neither peddle nor hawk are considered formal words, and are more appropriate for casual or conversational contexts.
