Meaning & use
Politick
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To engage in political activity or maneuvering, often in a self-interested or opportunistic way.
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Delegates spent the evening politicking in hotel hallways before the vote.
He was more interested in politicking than in actually solving the problem.
A note on using this word
Usually carries a mildly negative connotation, implying scheming or networking for advantage rather than principled debate.
Words with a similar meaning
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