politick

[pol-i-tik]

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in politicking.

verb (used with object)

1. to influence, accomplish, or promote by politicking.

   Somehow he politicked the bill through both houses of Congress.

Other Word Forms

• outpolitick verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of politick¹

1915–20; earlier politic, verbal derivative of politic; later as back formation from politicking

Example Sentences

For many observers it heralds a return, for good or ill, to the party politicking that was a hallmark of the pre-1958 Fourth Republic.

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Oregon law also prohibits public employees from politicking on the job.

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All of that, at least partly down to the smooth talking and politicking of the ambassador.

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“Sanctuaries are meant for worship, not partisan agendas and politicking. Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions.”

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With RCV, we get a friendlier, more open process — the politicking happens in public instead of behind closed doors, and voters get more choices.

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