Schmooze
verb
To have a friendly talk with someone, especially to win their favor or get advantages.
If you want to advance in this company, you will need to schmooze with the boss.
Often appears as...
- schmooze with someone
- schmooze at a party
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A session of friendly chatter or networking.
The cocktail party was nothing but a schmooze with potential investors.
Often appears as...
- business schmooze
- party schmooze
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To have a friendly talk with someone, especially to win their favor or get advantages.
If you want to advance in this company, you will need to schmooze with the boss.
Often appears as...
- schmooze with someone
- schmooze at a party
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A session of friendly chatter or networking.
The cocktail party was nothing but a schmooze with potential investors.
Often appears as...
- business schmooze
- party schmooze
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Tone
Used in casual conversations rather than formal events or official business meetings.
I'm going to schmooze with some friends at the cafe.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Intention
Schmoozing often implies trying to impress or create a favorable impression for personal gain.
He spent the evening schmoozing the director at the premiere.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Sincere
Can suggest insincerity or flattery for manipulating a social interaction.
She could tell he was schmoozing, complimenting her work just to get a favor.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Tone
Used in casual conversations rather than formal events or official business meetings.
I'm going to schmooze with some friends at the cafe.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Intention
Schmoozing often implies trying to impress or create a favorable impression for personal gain.
He spent the evening schmoozing the director at the premiere.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Sincere
Can suggest insincerity or flattery for manipulating a social interaction.
She could tell he was schmoozing, complimenting her work just to get a favor.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Tone
Used in casual conversations rather than formal events or official business meetings.
I'm going to schmooze with some friends at the cafe.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Intention
Schmoozing often implies trying to impress or create a favorable impression for personal gain.
He spent the evening schmoozing the director at the premiere.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Sincere
Can suggest insincerity or flattery for manipulating a social interaction.
She could tell he was schmoozing, complimenting her work just to get a favor.
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Video examples
Interview: Phillip...
been a boring Museum and I member dragged in through the door and suddenly I was faced with this vast dinosaurs looking at going it was I still remember I can still remember exactly that moment and I looked at this huge Diplodocus it was the Carnegie Diplodocus which had been donated to the nati schmooze iam
Video examples
Interview: Phillip...
been a boring Museum and I member dragged in through the door and suddenly I was faced with this vast dinosaurs looking at going it was I still remember I can still remember exactly that moment and I looked at this huge Diplodocus it was the Carnegie Diplodocus which had been donated to the nati schmooze iam
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Quote examples
Scott Anderson
American Journalist
Waitresses, soldiers, rickshaw drivers, old ladies selling vegetables - my father would schmooze anybody. He was Clintonesque before the word existed. And, of course, it paid dividends. Ill-tempered guards at the most notorious border crossings waved him through with cheery smiles. Haughty maitre d's fawned over him.
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Sam Shepard
American Playwright
I don't believe in a lot of schmoozing and buttering up. Not that you don't become friends in work. But I think it's a misconception that you have to do a lot of hanging before you work.
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Samoa Joe
American Wrestler
If I do foray more into writing comic books, I definitely would hope that my acceptance is based more on my ability to write than my ability to schmooze my way in as a celebrity.
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Chris Gardner
American Businessman
Remember: If you don't schmooze, you lose. Used wisely, a bit of chitchat helps create a personal connection with your boss and colleagues.
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Shia LaBeouf
American Actor
Clubs are so lame. Nobody even dances at these clubs. They stand around and get drunk and they schmooze. There is no enjoyment factor.
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Joel Salatin
American Author
I need people - theatrics and schmoozing and storytelling are part of my talent.
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Shruti Haasan
Indian Actress
I am very bad at schmoozing, and I'm not overtly charming in social situations.
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Guy Pearce
English Actor
I've always been resistant to parties and schmoozing.
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Lena Headey
English Actress
I'm dreadful at schmoozing at Hollywood parties.
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Willard Scott
American Entertainer
I do a lot of schmoozing.
Quote examples
Scott Anderson
American Journalist
Waitresses, soldiers, rickshaw drivers, old ladies selling vegetables - my father would schmooze anybody. He was Clintonesque before the word existed. And, of course, it paid dividends. Ill-tempered guards at the most notorious border crossings waved him through with cheery smiles. Haughty maitre d's fawned over him.
Quote examples
Sam Shepard
American Playwright
I don't believe in a lot of schmoozing and buttering up. Not that you don't become friends in work. But I think it's a misconception that you have to do a lot of hanging before you work.
Quote examples
Samoa Joe
American Wrestler
If I do foray more into writing comic books, I definitely would hope that my acceptance is based more on my ability to write than my ability to schmooze my way in as a celebrity.
Quote examples
Chris Gardner
American Businessman
Remember: If you don't schmooze, you lose. Used wisely, a bit of chitchat helps create a personal connection with your boss and colleagues.
Quote examples
Shia LaBeouf
American Actor
Clubs are so lame. Nobody even dances at these clubs. They stand around and get drunk and they schmooze. There is no enjoyment factor.
Quote examples
Joel Salatin
American Author
I need people - theatrics and schmoozing and storytelling are part of my talent.
Quote examples
Shruti Haasan
Indian Actress
I am very bad at schmoozing, and I'm not overtly charming in social situations.
Quote examples
Guy Pearce
English Actor
I've always been resistant to parties and schmoozing.
Quote examples
Lena Headey
English Actress
I'm dreadful at schmoozing at Hollywood parties.
Quote examples
Willard Scott
American Entertainer
I do a lot of schmoozing.
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