Politick

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To engage in political activity. intransitive

    "Every important figure in communist China, ranging from city mayors to the chief executives of state-owned enterprises, will gather and politick for the next five days—and then choose a President of China to succeed Hu Jintao in 2012."

  2. 2
    engage in political activities wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Obsolete form of politic. alt-of, obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms
expedientsagaciousacuteadeptadroitadvantageous

Example

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"Every important figure in communist China, ranging from city mayors to the chief executives of state-owned enterprises, will gather and politick for the next five days—and then choose a President of China to succeed Hu Jintao in 2012."

Etymology

Etymology 1

See politic.

Etymology 2

Back-formation from politicking.

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