schmoozing Definition| Urban Word Dictionary

schmoozing

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

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by Dr R Swank on Jan 27, 2009 17:51:24

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).

Example:
"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"

schmoozing

by Elvira on May 14, 2006 22:15:36

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

Example:
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?"

schmooze

by Curly Lobo on Jun 10, 2016 00:40:21

to sweet talk people so that they give you exactly what you want

Example:
My friend Patrick always schmoozes with my mother so that she gives him her freshly baked cookies.

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by Tom LaBelle on Oct 06, 2004 04:57:22

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.

Example:
Tony is on the schmooz. I’ll bet he comes back to the office with contact information on the Senior Partner at Boogle & Walters.

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by azmi on Apr 17, 2003 16:50:04

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

Example:
Lets schmooze with the professor so he'll offer us research projects.

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by Anonymous on Jun 07, 2003 14:19:36

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

Example:
Joe Collins is known as Captain Schmooze because of his innate ability to schmooze anyone or anything.

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by Greg-in-DC on Jun 25, 2011 04:37:14

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.

Example:
1: Where were you last night?

2: Sorry I had to go to the law reception last night to schmooze the congressmen.

Schmoozing

by DopazReal on Dec 01, 2022 01:28:27

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

Example:
“I would consider myself a schmoozer.”
“How about some schmoozing?”

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by Rali on Jul 26, 2005 12:48:50

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.

Example:
They were sitting on the couch, schmoozing all afternoon.

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