CARPETBAGGING Carpetbagging refers to the practice of seeking political office in a place where one has no local connections or roots; carpetbagger (noun), carpetbaggers (plural), carpetbagged (past tense), carpetbagging (present participle), carpetbagger (comparative form), carpetbagging (adverb). A person engaging in carpetbagging is attempting to gain political power in a location where they have no established ties or relationships.
The word CARPETBAGGING can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: CARPETBAGGING
Length: 13 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word CARPETBAGGING can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.