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schmooze

/ʃmuːz/

/ʃmuz/

schmoozenoun

schmoozes

Translations

болтовня

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

small talk

rap session

schmoozeverb

schmoozed

Past Simple

schmoozed

Past Participle

schmoozing

Gerund

/ʃmuːz/

/ʃmuz/

Translations

заводить знакомства

He schmoozed his way into the exclusive club.

Он завел знакомства, чтобы попасть в эксклюзивный клуб.

льстить

He tried to schmooze the boss to get a promotion.

Он пытался льстить начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.

подлизываться

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.

Synonyms

schmoozeadjective

/ʃmuːz/

/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.