|
|
Definition of Schmooze
1. Verb. Talk idly or casually and in a friendly way. "Sam wants to schmooze with Sue "
Generic synonyms: Chaffer, Chat, Chatter, Chew The Fat, Chit-chat, Chitchat, Claver, Confab, Confabulate, Gossip, Jaw, Natter, Shoot The Breeze, Visit
Derivative terms: Schmoozer
2. Noun. An informal conversation.
Generic synonyms: Conversation
Specialized synonyms: Causerie, Chin Wag, Chin Wagging, Chin-wag, Chin-wagging, Chit Chat, Chit-chat, Chitchat, Gab, Gabfest, Gossip, Small Talk, Tittle-tattle
Derivative terms: Chat, Chatty, Confab, Confabulate, Confabulate
Definition of Schmooze
1. Verb. To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection ¹
2. Noun. A casual conversation, especially one held in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Schmooze
1. to gossip [v SCHMOOZED, SCHMOOZING, SCHMOOZES] - See also: gossip
Lexicographical Neighbors of Schmooze
Literary usage of Schmooze
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Overview of Affirmative Action: Hearing Before the Committee on the edited by Hank Brown (1998)
"... where golf weekends are a major opportunity to schmooze with clients and
partners, the kind of person who rates a 10 on the evaluation is something that ..."
2. Adventure Guide to Belize by Carol O'Donnell, Vivien Lougheed (2003)
"Have dinner at Capricorn's on Ambergris Caye, then take the moonlight boat trip
home. Eat, eat, eat, and schmooze with the ..."
3. Adventure Guide to Belize by Carol O'Donnell, Vivien Lougheed (2003)
"... overlooking the ocean with the trade winds fluffing your hair while you
schmooze (and drink) with the up-and-coming intellectuals of Belizean society. ..."
4. Mexico's Pacific Coast by Vivien Lougheed (2004)
"The fair starts with a reception cocktail party where you can schmooze with the
chefs. It closes with a banquet that could only be called a food orgy. ..."
5. The Home-Based Bookstore: Start Your Own Business Selling Used Books on by Steve Weber (2005)
"Finding one gem will pay for your annual dues, and you'll also have the chance
to schmooze with your fellow booksellers and collectors. ..."
6. Atlanta Alive!by Ann Carroll Burgess by Ann Carroll Burgess (2001)
"The mall had a recent face-lift, and you'll find it a light and airy place to
shop and schmooze. More than 250 shops and eateries (including Brasserie Le ..."
7. Atlanta Alive!by Ann Carroll Burgess by Ann Carroll Burgess (2001)
"The mall had a recent face-lift, and you'll find it a light and airy place to
shop and schmooze. More than 250 shops and eateries (including Brasserie Le ..."
Other Resources:
Albanian