schmooze

UK
/ʃmuːz/
US
/ʃmuz/

Translations

schmoozenoun
schmoozes
pl
We had a nice schmooze over coffee this morning.
Сегодня утром мы мило поболтали за чашкой кофе.
Additional translations
дружеская беседа
неформальная беседа
Synonyms
schmoozeverb
schmoozed
Past Simple
schmoozed
Past Participle
schmoozing
Gerund
UK
/ʃmuːz/
US
/ʃmuz/
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.
schmoozeadjective
UK
/ʃmuːz/
US
/ʃmuz/
Used attributively, e.g., "a schmooze session"

Definitions

schmoozenoun
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.
schmoozeverb
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
Relating to or characteristic of informal conversation aimed at networking or gaining favor.
They organized a schmooze lunch to introduce the new manager.