Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shmooze
verb
/ʃmuːz/
Definition
to chat or converse informally in a friendly way, often for the purpose of gaining favor or making social connections.
Examples
- After the meeting, they decided to shmooze over coffee.
- He spent the evening shmoozing with influential people in his industry.
Meaning
Shmooze typically refers to the act of engaging in casual conversation, especially in a social or networking context.
Synonyms
- chat
- gossip
- talk
- converse
