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单词 politricks
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Definition of politricks in English:

politricks

(also polytricks)
noun ˈpɒlɪtrɪks
Jamaican slang, depreciative
  • Politics, regarded as characterized by dishonesty or self-interest; the use of underhand methods to achieve political ends regarded as self-serving or contemptible.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Sunday State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska). Alteration of politics, after trick. In form polytricks perhaps influenced by poly-.

 
 

Definition of politricks in US English:

politricks

(also polytricks)
nounˈpɒlɪtrɪks
Jamaican slang, depreciative
  • Politics, regarded as characterized by dishonesty or self-interest; the use of underhand methods to achieve political ends regarded as self-serving or contemptible.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Sunday State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska). Alteration of politics, after trick. In form polytricks perhaps influenced by poly-.

 
 
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