carpetbagging

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C0124250 (kär′pĭt-băg′ĭng)adj. Of or relating to carpetbaggers or their practices.

carpetbagging

(ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡɪŋ) adjrelating to carpetbaggers or to the practice of carpetbaggersn1. the practice of carpetbaggers2. (Commerce) any short-term involvement in a business venture for the purpose of making a quick profit, esp by nefarious means

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carpetbagging - presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality; "a carpetbag stranger"; "a capetbag politician"carpetbagexpedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

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adj presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality

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