schmoose
Network through conversation
Schmoose is a variant spelling of schmooze, meaning to chat in a friendly, often self-serving way.
To schmoose is to make small talk, especially to build connections or curry favor: He schmoosed with the executives at the holiday party.
The word comes from Yiddish and carries a hint of calculated sociability beneath the warmth.
- hobnobMingle in friendly conversation
- work the roomSocialize strategically at gatherings
- chatterLight, rapid speech
- mingleInteract socially with others
- small talkPolite trivial conversation
water cooler talk · gossip · chitchat · confabulate · rub elbows · press the flesh · glad-handing · make nice · ingratiating · kibbitz · banter · smooth-talker · socialize · network · chew the fat · idle chatter · fraternize · flatter
schmooselecture
Educational spoken presentation
interrogate · cross-examine · depose · cut to the chase · get down to business
schmoosewithdraw
Remove or pull away
avoid · shun · give the cold shoulder · stonewall · snub
schmooseget to the point
Speak directly now
lecture · interrogate · confront · demand · dictate
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