schmooze
/ʃmuz/
verb
- To talk casually with someone, especially to gain an advantage or make a good impression.
- At the conference, he spent most of his time schmoozing with potential clients.
- She knows how to schmooze the boss to get a promotion.
- Politicians often schmooze with voters at local events.
noun
- Casual conversation aimed at gaining favor or making connections.
- The party was full of schmooze and networking.
- He's good at the schmooze, but not so good at the actual work.
- A little schmooze can go a long way in business.