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Definition of schmooze

schmooze

/ˈʃmuːz/
schmooze
Plural:schmoozes
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Adjective:schmoozy
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Past Simple:schmoozed
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Past Participle:schmoozed
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Present Participle:schmoozing
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schmooze Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To chat in a friendly and persuasive manner, especially so as to gain favor, business, or social connections.

Example

"The sales director spent the entire reception schmoozing with potential investors."

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• noun

1

North American A long, friendly, and informal conversation or chat, often undertaken to build rapport or professional connections.

Example

"We had a quick schmooze over coffee before the afternoon conference session began."

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• Rhymes for schmooze

• Nearby Words

schmidt
schmo
schmoe
schmooze
schmoozer
schmoozy
schmuck

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Yiddish shmuzen (to chat or converse), which derives from the Hebrew noun shemu'oth, meaning 'news, rumors, or tidings.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schmooze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schmooze
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