noun
- political activity, especially campaigning or seeking political advantage
Usage: informal
verb
- to engage in political activity, especially to campaign or seek political advantage
Usage: informal; present participle of politic
Examples
- The senator was accused of politicking instead of focusing on legislation.
- She spent months politicking in small towns across the state.
- The mayor’s constant politicking annoyed many voters.
- He was politicking for support among union members.
- The politicking began early for the upcoming election.
- Critics said the speech was just politicking, not genuine policy discussion.