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noun
Alternative form of SCHMOOSE.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
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noun
A brain microprotein produced by mitochondria, malformed forms of which are thought to be involved in Alzheimer's
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
Alternative spelling of schmooze.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
an informal conversation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: chat, confab, confabulation, schmooze
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Broader terms: conversation
Narrower terms: chitchat, chit-chat, chit chat, small talk, gab, gabfest, gossip, tittle-tattle, chin wag, chin-wag, chin wagging, chin-wagging, causerie
verb
talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: shmooze, shmoose, schmooze, jawbone
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Broader terms: chew the fat, shoot the breeze, chat, confabulate, confab, chitchat, chit-chat, chatter, chaffer, natter, gossip, jaw, claver, visit
History
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