To chat, gossip, or network in a friendly and persuasive manner
Word Origin
Origin Language
Hebrew
Word in Origin Language
שמועה (shmu'ah)
Root Meaning
Rumor, report
Current Usage
Yes, "schmusen" in German (to cuddle)
Example Usage
Let's just go and schmooze for a bit and then we'll get Taco Bell.
לאָמיר גיין און שמועסן אַ ביסל און דערנאָך וועלן מיר באַקומען טאַקאָ בעל.
Lomir geyn un shmuesn a bisl un dernokh veln mir bakumen Taco Bell.