schmooze

UK
/ʃmuːz/
US
/ʃmuz/
schmoozenoun
schmoozes
pl
Translations
We had a nice schmooze over coffee this morning.
Сегодня утром мы мило поболтали за чашкой кофе.
Additional translations
дружеская беседа
неформальная беседа
Definitions
A casual conversation or chat, often with the intention of gaining favor or networking.
The business conference was a great opportunity for a schmooze with industry leaders.
Synonyms
schmoozeverb
schmoozed
Past Simple
schmoozed
Past Participle
schmoozing
Gerund
UK
/ʃmuːz/
US
/ʃmuz/
Translations
заводить знакомства
He schmoozed his way into the exclusive club.
Он завел знакомства, чтобы попасть в эксклюзивный клуб.
He tried to schmooze the boss to get a promotion.
Он пытался льстить начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.
She spent the evening schmoozing with the guests.
Она провела вечер, подлизываясь к гостям.
Definitions
To engage in informal conversation, often with the intention of gaining favor or networking.
He spent the evening schmoozing with potential clients at the networking event.
To converse in a friendly, flattering, or persuasive manner in order to influence someone or obtain an advantage.
She schmoozed the editor all evening, hoping to secure a feature for her startup.
schmoozeadjective
UK
/ʃmuːz/
US
/ʃmuz/
Used attributively, e.g., "a schmooze session"
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of informal conversation aimed at networking or gaining favor.
They organized a schmooze lunch to introduce the new manager.