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Politicking

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of engaging in politics, or in political campaigning. derogatory, often

    "Is internal politicking a Machiavellian dark art or vital oil for the wheels of higher education leadership?"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of politic form-of, gerund, participle, present
  2. 2
    present participle and gerund of politick form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From politic + -ing.

Etymology 2

From politic + -ing.

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