Schmoozing

Word SCHMOOZING
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Definitions and meanings of "Schmoozing"

What do we mean by schmoozing?

To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.

To schmooz: the act of mingleing, socializing, or kissing ass in or at an event that you may feel less than comfortable. Urban Dictionary

The pointless evening pursuit of kissing important butts to better ones employment prospects. Networking, not for the purpose of work, but for the purpose of being seen by people you think are more important than yourself (but who are in fact schmoozing themselves through fear of being dropped by some important clique). Urban Dictionary

To be browsing in a fish store, To be looking at fish Urban Dictionary

To sweet talk people so that they give you exactly what you want Urban Dictionary

Making ingratiating small talk – talk that is business oriented, designed to both provide and solicit personal information but avoids overt pitching. Most often an artifact of “networking.” It is more art than science but can be learned. Urban Dictionary

To get to know or suck up to someone for self benefit. Urban Dictionary

Being able to talk your way into any situation (or out of it), find out about any person, and know someone wherever you go. Urban Dictionary

To Schmooze (v) A term often used to describe formal or semi formal setting in which one party or individual attempts to influence another by means of flattery, gifts or any other non-monetary form of compensation. Especially common term in politics and lobbing. Urban Dictionary

Wasting time at work to do useless things, such as socializing. Urban Dictionary

To cuddle and/or act in an intimately affectionate manner toward one's companion. Note: Term does not necessarily denote any sexual inuendo and/or intent. Urban Dictionary

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The word "schmoozing" in example sentences

But early schmoozing is the best way to get results later. ❋ Julia Finch (2010)

Although NYC2012 will spend more than $3 million in cash and in-kind donations on the IOC tour stop, schmoozing is restricted. ❋ Unknown (2005)

€200 million valuation and music label schmoozing is music to We7 ❋ Unknown (2009)

But, my friend went on to explain, he dreaded the idea of schmoozing all night. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Constable was a private person, with a small circle of friends, no good at what co-curator Martin Gayford, author of the biography "Constable in Love," calls the "schmoozing" necessary to make a living by "painting aristocrats, politicians, generals and duchesses." ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's always amusing to watch musicians and their musician crowds networking "schmoozing" Tim calls it. ❋ Becca (2007)

I base this on several explorations in the field ... and shots of tequila from various bottles and kegs from Jaliscan hosts has confirmed the belief that the best stuff is saved for savoring among family and friends and for clinching deals after considerable time spent 'schmoozing'. ❋ Unknown (2004)

its been [a long] night [running around] here schmoozing with all these [strangers]. ❋ Russ Ven Vleer (2009)

"Instead of having an [orgy] and enjoying it, you must come to the boring project dinner and do some schmoozing with [Mr X] and Mr Y as it's [important] they know who you are" ❋ Dr R Swank (2009)

We were asked by a sales [clerk] at The Fish Factory in West [Alis],[WI] "Do you guys need any help? or are you just schmoozing?" ❋ Elvira (2006)

My friend [Patrick] always schmoozes with [my mother] so that she gives him her [freshly baked] cookies. ❋ Curly Lobo (2016)

Tony is on the schmooz. I’ll bet he [comes back] to the office with contact information on the Senior Partner at [Boogle] & [Walters]. ❋ Tom LaBelle (2004)

Lets schmooze with [the professor] so he'll offer us [research] [projects]. ❋ Azmi (2003)

Joe [Collins] is known as Captain [Schmooze] because of his [innate] ability to [schmooze] anyone or anything. ❋ Anonymous (2003)

1: Where were you last night? 2: [Sorry I] had to go to [the law] [reception] last night to schmooze the congressmen. ❋ Greg-in-DC (2011)

“I would consider myself a [schmoozer].” “[How about] some [schmoozing]?” ❋ DopazReal (2022)

They were sitting on [the couch], [schmoozing] all [afternoon]. ❋ Rali (2005)

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