Answer: schmooze

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCHMOOZEHave a chat
SCHMOOZEGab at a party
SCHMOOZERub elbows
SCHMOOZEGossip
SCHMOOZEWork the room
SCHMOOZEChitchat
SCHMOOZEChew the fat
SCHMOOZEShoot the breeze
SCHMOOZEChat idly
schmoozeTalk intimately and cozily; gossip
schmoozeto gossip, also SCHMOOS, SCHMOOSE, SCHMOOZ, SHMOOZE
schmoozeTalk in such a way to (someone), typically in order to manipulate, flatter, or impress them