Schmooze: meaning, definitions and examples
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schmooze
[ สmuหz ]
casual conversation
To schmooze means to engage in casual or informal conversation, often in a social context, where the goal is to establish rapport or make connections. It is frequently used in the context of networking, particularly in professional or business environments.
Synonyms
chat, mingle, network, socialize.
Examples of usage
- He was schmoozing with potential clients at the event.
- She loves to schmooze at parties and meet new people.
- They spent the evening schmoozing over drinks.
Translations
Translations of the word "schmooze" in other languages:
๐ต๐น papo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช plaudern
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengobrol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปััะบัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rozmawiaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใในใใใ
๐ซ๐ท bavarder
๐ช๐ธ charlar
๐น๐ท sohbet etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ด์๋ฅผ ๋๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฏุฑุฏุดุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ poklรกbosit
๐ธ๐ฐ pokecaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒ่
๐ธ๐ฎ klepetati
๐ฎ๐ธ spjalla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผsahibษ etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ charlar
Etymology
The term 'schmooze' comes from the Yiddish word 'shmuesn' (ืฉืืึผืืกื), which means 'to chat' or 'to converse'. It is derived from the German 'schmusen', which has a similar meaning. The word gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in American English, as Yiddish culture and language became more integrated into mainstream society. 'Schmoozing' often implies a friendly or superficial conversation, typically aimed at making social connections rather than discussing serious topics. The informal and light-hearted connotation of the word contributes to its appeal in social and business contexts, where networking and relationship-building are essential.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,527, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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