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Definition of schmoozer
schmoozer
/ˈʃmuː.zɚ/
schmooz · er
Plural:schmoozers
•Adjective:schmoozy
schmoozer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
North American A person who engages in lively, friendly, or flattering conversation, often to build social connections, gain favor, or advance their career.
Example
"As a natural schmoozer, he spent the entire conference networking with potential clients in the hotel lobby."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in American English from the verb 'schmooze' plus the agentive suffix '-er'. The verb entered English in the late 19th century from Yiddish 'shmuzen' (to chat), ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew noun 'shemu'oth', meaning 'rumors' or 'news'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schmoozer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schmoozer