Phrase Hound found 55 phrases and 26 compound words that contain smell. The most common are listed below. Open smell in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 55
- smell-o-visionA (supposed) technology consisting of cinematography with the addition of olfaction, often portrayed as far-fetched or futuristic.
- smell the barnTo act with renewed energy or speed or to experience heightened anticipation as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome.
- smell a ratTo sense something suspicious.
- smell the rosesAlternative form of stop and smell the roses: To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.
- smell the coffeeTo wake up and smell the coffee.
- smell testAn assessment of a subject's ability to detect and distinguish odors.
- smell-brainThe part of the brain involved with smelling.
- code smellAnything in a program's source code that suggests the presence of a design problem.
- money does not smellThe value of money is not affected by the business it comes from, even from the most unpleasant one.
- new-car smellA characteristic odor caused by the combination of chemicals and materials in a new automobile, including outgassing.
- smell like a roseTo be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.
- wake up and smell the coffeeOften in the infinitive or imperative: to face reality and stop deluding oneself.
- smell fishyTo seem suspicious.
- smell foxSynonym of wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa).
- smell bloodTo sense that one has an advantage over an adversary or rival.
- smell you laterSee you later; goodbye.
- smell blindnessSynonym of anosmia: Inability to smell; the inability to perceive odors.
- smell of an oily ragA very small amount, or the absolute minimum (usually of money).
- smell outTo find or locate by smell.
- smell-o-ramaA fictional name for technology that reproduces odor.
- smell ya laterAlternative form of smell you later: See you later; goodbye.
- smell-o-meterThat which registers the magnitude of odor.
- Taco SmellTaco Bell (a chain of fast food restaurants).
- stop and smell the rosesTo relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.
- smell testsplural of smell test: An assessment of a subject's ability to detect and distinguish odors.
Compound words 26
- SmellieA surname from Scottish Gaelic.
- smellerSomeone or something that smells, that detects scent.
- boysmellA boy or man's body odour, often regarded as attractive.
- besmellTo smell out; sniff about, around, or all over; investigate or check by smelling; detect a smell or a scent.
- foresmellA smell which precedes or comes before something.
- smasteThe combined sensation of smell and taste.
- smellevisionAlternative spelling of smell-o-vision: A (supposed) technology consisting of cinematography with the addition of olfaction, often portrayed as far-fetched or futuristic.
- girlsmellA girl or woman's body odour, often regarded as attractive.
- outsmellTo smell more acutely than.
- resmellTo smell again.