politicking Definition

politic
adj

1. Said of a course of action: prudent; wise; shrewd.

Thesaurus: judicious, sagacious, prudent, wise, sensible, opportune, expedient.
2. Said of a person: cunning; crafty.

Thesaurus: crafty, scheming, canny, sly, shrewd, artful, astute, ingenious.
3. old use
Political. See also body politic.

verb

intr
politicked, politicking
1. derog
To indulge in politics, especially to strike political bargains or to gain votes for oneself.
Form: politick (also)

Etymology: 15c: from French politique, from Latin politicus, from Greek politikos civic, from polites citizen, from polis city.