Schmoozed: meaning, definitions and examples
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schmoozed
[ สmuหzd ]
social interaction
To schmooze means to engage in informal, friendly conversation, often with a sense of flattery or persuasion. It is commonly used in social contexts where networking is involved, especially among business people or in entertainment.
Synonyms
chat, gossip, mingle, socialize.
Examples of usage
- He schmoozed with clients at the gala.
- She was schmoozing her way through the party.
- The politician schmoozed with his supporters.
- We spent the evening schmoozing and enjoying the food.
Translations
Translations of the word "schmoozed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conversou amigavelmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคเฅเคค เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช geschmeichelt
๐ฎ๐ฉ bincang santai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะปะธะทัะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ zabiegaล o wzglฤdy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆชใใ่ฉฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท flattรฉ
๐ช๐ธ halagรณ
๐น๐ท sรผslendi
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒจ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ lichotil
๐ธ๐ฐ lichotil
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ prijazno govoril
๐ฎ๐ธ fleygรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถzษl sรถzlษr dedi
๐ฒ๐ฝ halagรณ
Etymology
The verb 'schmooze' has its origins in Yiddish, where the word 'shmuesn' means 'to chat' or 'to converse'. This, in turn, has roots in the German word 'schmusen', which also means 'to talk' or 'to chat'. The term gained popularity in American English in the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of informal gatherings and socializing, often with an implication of seeking favor or establishing connections. Initially associated with Jewish communities, the usage of 'schmooze' has since spread more broadly and is now used in many social and business contexts across English-speaking countries.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,737, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.