schmooze

[ shmooz ]

verb (used without object)

, schmoozed, schmooz·ing.

1. to chat idly; gossip.

noun

1. idle conversation; chatter.

schmooze

/ ʃmuːz /

verb

1. intr to chat or gossip
2. tr to chat to (someone) for the purposes of self-promotion or to gain some advantage

noun

1. a trivial conversation; chat

Other Words From

• schmooz·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmooze¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; from Yiddish, verb use of schmues, from Hebrew shəmūʿōth “reports, gossip”

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmooze¹

Yiddish, from schmues a chat, from Hebrew shemuoth reports

Example Sentences

I was impressed at the time to hear Biden schmooze with Maliki as if he were the governor of Delaware.

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A riveting talk, a meet and greet and schmooze with campus media.

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Cory would come over several times a week to schmooze and cook ‘kosher soul food’ to which he and I invited many students.

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But a part of me feels like you should stay in Los Angeles to schmooze with A-grade celebrities and pee alongside Jack Nicholson.

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For dinner and a movie, head to CineBistro for a little booze with your schmooze.

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