Definition

1. Noun:

   • An informal, friendly conversation: "Schmoose" refers to a relaxed, chatty talk, often for social enjoyment rather than serious discussion.

2. Verb:

   • To chat in a friendly, casual, and idle manner: "Schmoose" means to engage in light, informal conversation, often to be sociable or build rapport.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • We had a nice schmoose over coffee.
  • The party was full of laughter and easy schmoose.

• Verb:

  • They schmoosed by the water cooler for twenty minutes.
  • He's good at schmoosing with clients at networking events.

Advanced Usage

• "To have a schmoose": to engage in an informal chat.

  • Let's have a quick schmoose before the meeting starts.

• "Schmoosing" (gerund/noun): the act of engaging in friendly, casual talk.

  • A bit of schmoosing is part of the job at these conferences.

Variants and Related Words

• Schmooze: This is the more common and standard spelling of the word. Both "schmooze" and "schmoose" have the same meaning and usage.
  • Verb: She went to schmooze with the investors.
  • Noun: It was just a bit of post-game schmooze.

Synonyms

• Chat (verb/noun): to talk in a friendly, informal way.
• Gab (verb/noun): to talk a lot, especially about unimportant things.
• Small talk (noun): polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters.

Related Phrases

• To shoot the breeze: to chat in a relaxed, aimless way.

  • We spent the afternoon just shooting the breeze.

• To chew the fat: to have a long, leisurely conversation.

  • The old friends met to chew the fat and remember old times.

Noun

1. an informal conversation

Verb

1. talk idly or casually and in a friendly way