schmoozing

UK
/ʃmuːzɪŋ/
US
/ʃmuzɪŋ/
schmoozingnoun
Translations
He spent the evening schmoozing with potential clients.
Он провел вечер за болтовней с потенциальными клиентами.
светская беседа
The event was a great opportunity for schmoozing and networking.
Мероприятие было отличной возможностью для светской беседы и налаживания контактов.
Additional translations
дружеская беседа
неформальное общение
Definitions
The act of engaging in casual, friendly conversation, often with the aim of gaining favor or networking.
The conference was a great opportunity for some professional schmoozing.
schmoozinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃmuːzɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃmuːzɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone engaged in friendly, flattering conversation.
Definitions
Engaging in or characterized by casual, friendly, and often strategic conversation intended to gain favor.
The schmoozing lobbyists worked the room with practiced ease.
schmoozeverb

schmoozing

Gerund

schmoozed
Past Simple
schmoozed
Past Participle
schmoozing
Gerund
UK
/ʃmuːz/
US
/ʃmuz/
Translations
He tried to schmooze the boss to get a promotion.
Он пытался льстить начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.
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He schmoozed his way into the exclusive club.
Он завел знакомства, чтобы попасть в эксклюзивный клуб.
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.
schmoozenoun
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.
schmoozeadjective
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of informal conversation aimed at networking or gaining favor.
They organized a schmooze lunch to introduce the new manager.