politicking

[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.
Origin
1925-30; politic (as v.) + -ing1, respelling to show non-assibilation of -c-
Related forms
nonpoliticking, noun

politick

[pol-i-tik] /ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk/
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
Related forms
outpolitick, verb (used with object)
Can be confused
politicize, politick.
Examples from the web for politicking
  • Sympathy, a good advocate, and savvy politicking by your supporters could get this reversed.
  • Beneath the changes and the politicking, caste still has a firm hold on politics.
  • She not only handled much of the politicking but also pitched in on the manual labor of renovation.
  • Almost immediately, politicking and litigation followed.
  • Even the meager pay electors still receive for attending the meeting has been subject to politicking.
  • Students learn to use and interpret test kits and understand the politicking system of drug field testing.
  • There are hundreds of candidates who are politicking in those elections.
British Dictionary definitions for politicking

politicking

/ˈpɒlɪˌtɪkɪŋ/
noun
1.
political activity, esp seeking votes
2.
activity directed towards acquiring power and influence, achieving one's own goals, etc
Derived Forms
politicker, noun
Word Origin and History for politicking
n.

1928, from present participle of politic (v.). For the -k-, see picnic.