Meaning & use
schmoozing
Talking casually and warmly with people, often to build relationships or gain favor, especially in business settings.
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He spent the entire party schmoozing with potential investors instead of eating dinner.
Good salespeople know how to schmooze without seeming pushy or insincere.
A note on using this word
Schmoozing comes from Yiddish and can sound either friendly or slightly insincere depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
networkingchatting
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