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politicking

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of engaging in politics, or in political campaigning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, often

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Meaning relationships

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2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of politic

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of politick

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From politic + -ing.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: politikointi — act of engaging in politics
  • Galician: politiqueo — act of engaging in politics
  • Portuguese: politicagem — act of engaging in politics
  • Spanish: politiqueo — act of engaging in politics
  • Tagalog: pamomolitika — act of engaging in politics