2006-10-12 04:03:14 · 11 answers · asked by Mara 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Hi Mara -
The word is from Yiddish and is used pretty often. See the reference below.
From the dictionary:
Slang term: To converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.
ETYMOLOGY: From the Yiddish word "shmuesn", or possibly from "shmues", a chat, pl. of shmue, rumor; akin to Hebrew mû‘â, rumor.
2006-10-12 04:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by CharlieQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schmooze Meaning
2016-11-13 21:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what does "schmooze" mean? is it often used?
2015-08-10 03:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually it refers to what was referred to as "networking" for a while. Chatting up people as prospective resources. If I have met you socially maybe I can speak to you later about a business deal, or casually mention in a friendly conversation about a mutual hobby that I am looking for a new job. It only works if done in a natural fashion, otherwise it is just too obvious and is counter productive.
2006-10-12 04:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL at some of the answers. It is a yiddish word that means to talk or chat.
In circles that pepper their speech with yiddishisms, it's a pretty common term.
2006-10-12 04:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by Robert Black 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
means a cunning con artist ... why have you been taken for something? hehe like have you been schmoozed?
2006-10-12 04:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by Skorpian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, sleazy sucking up to people in social situations. i use that to describe my grandfather's step-son. he's always the center of attention, telling some "entrancing" story about himself.
2006-10-12 04:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To gossip. I don't know if it's used frequently, but it's done frequently.
2006-10-12 04:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being able to talk your way into any situation (or out of it), find out about any person, and know someone wherever you go.
2006-10-12 09:55:17 · answer #9 · answered by wonderer! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smooze is to suck up, but be good at it, charasmatic personality.
2006-10-12 04:05:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋