schmooze

²schmooze

noun

Definition of SCHMOOZE

1

: a gathering or time devoted to schmoozing

2

: casual talk that is often gossipy or ingratiating

Examples of SCHMOOZE

1. <had to master the art of the schmooze if she wanted to get ahead in the business>

First Known Use of SCHMOOZE

1949

Related to SCHMOOZE

Synonyms: backchat, cackle, causerie, chatter, chin music, chin-wag [slang], chitchat, confab, confabulation, gab, gabfest, gossip, jangle, jaw, natter [chiefly British], palaver, patter, rap, chat, small talk, table talk, talk, tête-à-tête

Related Words: colloquy, conference, discourse, parley, powwow, symposium; debate, dialogue (also dialog), exchange, give-and-take; crosstalk, happy talk; yak (also yack), yammer, yap

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