SCHMOOZE


Meaning of SCHMOOZE in English

I. intransitive verb

also schmoose ˈshmüz

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Yiddish shmuesn to talk, chat, from shmues talk, chat, from Hebrew shĕmu'ōth news, rumors, reports, plural of shĕmu'āh rumor, report, from shāmō'a to hear, listen

slang : to chatter especially in jargon or cant

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Yiddish shmues talk, chat

slang : jargon

III. verb

( -s )

transitive verb

: to talk with in a friendly and persuasive manner especially so as to gain favor or business

• schmooz·er ˈ ̷ ̷ ə(r) noun

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