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shmooze

shmooze

8.9
An informal friendly chat to make a useful connection
  • noun
  • /ʃmuːz/
  • Informal
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  • The event was more than just business; it was a chance for a good shmooze.

Examples

  • Let's have a quick shmooze before the meeting.

  • We enjoyed a pleasant shmooze over coffee after the meeting.

  • He always likes a shmooze with old friends when he visits.

  • The event was perfect for a little shmooze.

  • After the meeting, they enjoyed a casual shmooze over coffee to strengthen their working relationship.

  • She had a friendly shmooze with her neighbor while waiting for the bus.

  • The conference provided an opportunity for a shmooze among attendees during the lunch break.

Synonyms

small talk
vsshmooze
  • Informal
65 2.1

Polite short talk about simple topics like the weather

is used more to make contacts or gain favor through friendliness
chitchat
vsshmooze
  • Informal
28 2.0

Friendly, light talk about unimportant things

tends to aim at building favor or networking rather than idle topics
schmooze
vsshmooze
  • Informal
4 8.7

A friendly informal talk to make people like you and build contacts

is the same meaning but follows the other spelling form
jawboning
vsshmooze
  • Informal
1 8.2

A long friendly talk that people use to persuade or catch up

focuses more on friendly relationship building rather than direct persuasion
chin-wag
vsshmooze
  • Slang
1 8.4

A friendly relaxed chat between people, often over coffee

is more often used for making contacts or getting favor rather than relaxation
yabber
vsshmooze
  • Australian
1 9.5

Light talk between people with little meaning

is typically more purposeful, friendly, and used to build relationships or favor
schmoose
vsshmooze
  • Informal
9.9

A friendly, informal talk about personal news

is aimed more at building relationships or gaining favor rather than gossiping
gup-shup
vsshmooze
  • Indian
9.9

A short friendly chat that helps people relax

is used more to build relationships or gain favor
chin-wagging
vsshmooze
  • Slang
8.6

Light informal chat between people to enjoy themselves

is often aimed at building relationships or gaining favor rather than pure enjoyment

How Friendly

shmooze
  • Informal
8.9
flattery
37 4.7

Surface Forms

shmooze singular
shmoozes plural

Etymology

Shmooze comes from the Yiddish word shmues, which means 'chat'. So a shmooze is an informal, friendly talk often used to make a good impression or build a relationship.