Answer: shmooze

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHMOOZEChat: Var.
SHMOOZEChat idly: Var.
SHMOOZEChin-wag
shmoozeengage in schmoozing with she schmoozed her professors
shmoozeto converse informally chat
shmoozeto gossip, also SCHMOOZE, SCHMOOSE, SCHMOOZ, SHMOOZE
shmoozechat in a friendly and persuasive manner especially so as to gain favor, business, or connections