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politicking

[ pol-i-tik-ing ]

noun

  1. activity undertaken for political reasons or ends, as campaigning for votes before an election, making speeches, etc., or otherwise promoting oneself or one's policies.


politicking

/ ˈ±èÉ’±ôɪˌ³Ùɪ°ìɪŋ /

noun

  1. political activity, esp seeking votes
  2. activity directed towards acquiring power and influence, achieving one's own goals, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ±è´Ç±ô¾±ËŒ³Ù¾±³¦°ì±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô´Ç²Ô·±è´Ç±ôi·³Ù¾±³¦°ìi²Ô²µ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of politicking1

1925–30; politic (as v.) + -ing 1, respelling to show non-assibilation of -c-
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The change left the fate of the 10 projects already on the books up in the air, kicking off more than a year of intense politicking and legal fights.

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The list of chief candidates reveals who among the LAPD’s top brass angled for the position and sheds light on heavy politicking behind the scenes.

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Lammy said: "This is incredibly sad. I know and I'm sad that there's been so much politicking about this."

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The retiree, who previously ran paper mills, is a supporter of former President Trump, but he’s sick of the politicking by politicians on both sides of the aisle.

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The poll comes near the end of a period of intense politicking by both candidates and their supporters.

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