verb
- to chat in a friendly and persuasive way, especially to gain favor or make connections
Usage: informal; from Yiddish
Examples
- He shmoozes with potential clients at every conference.
- She shmoozes her way into exclusive events.
- The politician shmoozes with voters at the town hall.
- My boss always shmoozes with the board members.
- He shmoozes effortlessly at networking events.
- She shmoozes to build relationships in her industry.