carpetbagging

car·pet·bag·ging

 (kär′pĭt-băg′ĭng)

adj.

Of or relating to carpetbaggers or their practices.

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carpetbagging

(ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡɪŋ)

adj

relating to carpetbaggers or to the practice of carpetbaggers

n

1. the practice of carpetbaggers

2. (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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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

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

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