"politricks" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of politics + tricks Etymology templates: {{blend|en|politics|tricks}} Blend of politics + tricks Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} politricks (uncountable)
  1. (informal, derogatory) political trickery Tags: derogatory, informal, uncountable Synonyms: politrickery, politricking Related terms: politrickster
    Sense id: en-politricks-en-noun-0SH3MazB Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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