smell ya later

Sarcastic childish goodbye

Smell ya later is a casual, playful way of saying goodbye, popular among children and in informal speech.

The phrase gained wider recognition through the character Gary Oak in the Pokémon video games, where it served as his dismissive farewell.

It carries a slightly cocky or teasing tone: Gotta run—smell ya later!

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see you around · casual · peace out · wave goodbye · taunt · ciao · Bart Simpson · colloquialism · slang · catchphrase · departure · take care · hit the road · idiom · ta ta · playful banter · toodles · expression

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Opposites
formality of farewell

smell ya laterfare thee well

Formal, antiquated goodbye

farewell · adieu · until we meet again · godspeed · rest in peace

sincerity of farewell

smell ya latertake care of yourself

Parting wish for health

stay safe · keep in touch · until we meet again · until next time · I love you

permanence of parting

smell ya laterrest in peace

Epitaph blessing for deceased

final goodbye · nevermore

Family

smell, later, smells, smelled, smelling, smelly, smellier, smelliest, late

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Known to kids · Everyday, not technical · Rated G