schmooze informal, [ ʃmu:z ]
chiefly N. Amer.
■ verb talk or chat, especially at a social function.
↘talk to (someone) in order to manipulate them or gain an advantage.
■ noun an intimate conversation.
Derivatives
schmoozer noun
schmoozy adjective
Origin
C19: from Yiddish shmuesn 'converse, chat'.