politick

verb

pol·​i·​tick ˈpä-lə-ˌtik 

politicked; politicking; politicks

intransitive verb

: to engage in often partisan political discussion or activity

politicker noun

Examples of politick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Messed with their mojo by politicking to get American striker Folarin Balogun’s red card rescinded. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Since word of his brief leave spread, Moore maintained the allegations against him were born out of politicking. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

Busch has gotten good at smiling through such a nuisance, just like how Rory McIlroy became adept at politicking through questions about The Masters until that script flipped last year. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026

Mullen continued to politick after his squad’s stunning no-show snapped a six-game winning streak featuring an average margin of victory of 21 points. — Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 13 Dec. 2020

Experts say Californians politicking in Arizona should also heed warning signs among the state’s Latinos. — Joe Garofoli, SFChronicle.com, 11 May 2020

Trump has been spending a lot of time lately politicking in South Florida, the state’s Democratic stronghold. — Skyler Swisher, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Dec. 2019

Just a couple of weeks ago, Ebron openly politicked for a bigger role inside Reich’s offense. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2019

As politicking ensues, a work stoppage plan begins to circulate amid the latest wave of CBA information. — Conor Orr, SI.com, 6 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from politicking, noun, frompolitic or politic(s)+ -ing entry 3

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for politick

• actinic
• agnatic
• bailiwick
• bolshevik
• candlestick
• deontic
• firebrick
• herpetic
• judaic
• lunatic
• menshevik
• orthotic