Answer: schmoozed

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCHMOOZEDChewed the fat
schmoozedTalk in such a way to (someone), typically in order to manipulate, flatter, or impress them
schmoozedTalk intimately and cozily; gossip
schmoozedSCHMOOZE, to gossip, also SCHMOOS, SCHMOOSE, SCHMOOZ, SHMOOZE