to schmooz: the act of mingleing, socializing, or kissing ass in or at an event that you may feel less than comfortable.
by russ ven vleer June 16, 2009
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).
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).
"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"
by Dr R Swank January 27, 2009
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?"
by Elvira May 14, 2006
by Curly Lobo June 9, 2016
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.
Tony is on the schmooz. I’ll bet he comes back to the office with contact information on the Senior Partner at Boogle & Walters.
by Tom LaBelle October 5, 2004
by azmi April 17, 2003
Being able to talk your way into any situation (or out of it), find out about any person, and know someone wherever you go.
Joe Collins is known as Captain Schmooze because of his innate ability to schmooze anyone or anything.
by Anonymous June 7, 2003