English Explanatory Dictionary

schmooze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.
noun
  1. A casual conversation, especially one held in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.

Pronunciation

shmo͞oz /ʃmuːz/ en-us-schmooze.ogg en-au-schmooze.ogg

Word forms

schmooze schmoozes schmoozing schmoozed schmoose schmooz shmooze

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish שמועס (shmues), from Hebrew שְׁמוּעוֹת (sh'mu'ót), plural of שְׁמוּעָה (sh'mu'á, “report, piece of news, rumor”). Cognate with German schmusen (“to cuddle”, older “to flirt, flatter, schmooze”).

Derived words

schmooseoisie schmooze-athon schmoozefest schmoozer schmoozy
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