ɪ verb (used without object)
1.
to engage in politicking.
verb (used with object)
2.
to influence, accomplish, or promote by politicking: Somehow he politicked the bill through both houses of Congress.
Origin:
1915–20; earlier politic, verbal derivative of politic; later as back formation from politicking
1915–20; earlier politic, verbal derivative of politic; later as back formation from politicking
Related forms
out·pol·i·tick, verb (used with object)
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Link To politick
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| politick | |
verb | |
| engage in political activities; "This colleague is always politicking" |
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