talk with someone in a lively and friendly way, typically in order to impress or manipulate them

it's a good time to put yourself forward, to network and to schmooze

my time is spent schmoozing with other media folk

she schmoozed every casting agent in town

a lively and friendly conversation, typically one conducted in order to impress or manipulate others

Williams hung around for a bite of lunch and a schmooze

Jon had a schmooze with a wireless guy