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CARPETBAGGING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does carpetbagging mean?
• CARPETBAGGING (adjective)
The adjective CARPETBAGGING has 1 sense:
1. presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality
Familiarity information: CARPETBAGGING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality
Synonyms:
carpetbag; carpetbagging
Context example:
a capetbag politician
Similar:
expedient (serving to promote your interest)
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