politicking, vbl. n.
(ˈpɒlɪtɪkɪŋ)
[f. politic v. or politic a. and n. + -ing1.]
The action or fact of engaging in (esp. partisan) political activity.
| 1928 M. H. Weseen Crowell's Dict. Eng. Gram. 481 Politicking, a coined word that has no recognized standing. 1934 Sun (Baltimore) 10 July 1/3 Mr. Farley..confided to ‘the boys’ that he expects to do considerable ‘politicking’ along the way. 1943 Sat. Even. Post 30 Jan. 90/2 The politicking had started the minute his back was turned. 1957 Economist 5 Oct. 15/2 To dangle before the tenants..the idea that a Labour government will ‘promptly’ redress their grievances..might politely be described as politicking. 1975 F. Heer Charlemagne & his World x. 149 This is the elevated ideal that lay behind all the politicking and manoeuvering for position that took place in Rome in 800. |