"smell you later" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈsmɛl ju ˈleɪtə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈsmɛl jə ˈleɪtɚ/ [General-American], [-ɾɚ] [General-American] Audio: En-uk-smell you later.oga [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: A humorous modification of see you later. Etymology templates: {{m|en|see you later}} see you later Head templates: {{en-interj}} smell you later
  1. (humorous, informal) See you later; goodbye. Tags: humorous, informal Categories (topical): Farewells Synonyms: goodbye, smell ya later

Alternative forms

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          "ref": "1992 September 21, Will Smith, Quincy Jones (lyrics and music), “Yo Home to Bel-Air”, performed by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince",
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