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schmoose

/ʃmuːz/

2 entries

noun

/ʃmuːz/C1formal
  • ruНеформальное существительное, обозначающее непринуждённый разговор или беседу, часто включающую сплетни или дружескую болтовню.

An informal noun referring to a casual conversation or chat, often involving gossip or friendly talk.

  1. Informal chatB2informalamerican

    A casual and friendly conversation, often about unimportant matters.

    ruНеформальная беседа

    • We had a nice schmoose over coffee.
    • She enjoys a good schmoose with her neighbors.
    • After the meeting, they had a quick schmoose in the hallway.

    Synonymschatchitchatconfabgossipnattertalk

Forms
  • schmooses plural form
  • schmooses' possessive plural form
  • schmoose's possessive singular form

verb

/ʃmuːz/C1formalamerican
  • ruГлагол, означающий неформально болтать или беседовать, часто в дружеской или сплетнической манере.

A verb meaning to chat or converse informally, often in a friendly or gossipy manner.

  1. Chat or gossipC1informalamerican

    To talk idly, casually, and in a friendly manner, often about unimportant matters.

    ruБолтать

    • They spent the afternoon schmoosing over coffee.
    • He loves to schmooze with his neighbors about the weather.
    • We schmoozed for a while before the meeting started.

    Synonymschatchatterconversegabgossipjawnatteryak

Forms
  • schmoosed past participle
  • schmoosed past simple
  • schmoosing present participle
  • schmooses third person singular