politicking

American  

[pol-i-tik-ing] / ˈpɒl ɪˌtɪk ɪŋ /

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.

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politicking British  

/ ˈpɒlɪˌtɪkɪŋ /

noun

1. political activity, esp seeking votes

2. activity directed towards acquiring power and influence, achieving one's own goals, etc

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Other Word Forms

• nonpoliticking noun
• politicker noun

Etymology

Origin of politicking

1925–30; politic (as v.) + -ing ¹, respelling to show non-assibilation of -c-

Example Sentences

"We have put him in the right forum to do his politicking," the prisons spokesman told the BBC, adding that Ampe did not show remorse when he appeared before the Prisons Council.

From BBC

Many employees have aligned behind-the-scenes with D’Amaro or Walden, but no candidate wants to be seen as engaging in politicking, said people close to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC