| Main Entry: | smell test1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a cursory test of something's authenticity or legitimacy |
| Etymology: | 1975; fr smelling food to see if it has gone bad |
| Usage: | informal |
| Main Entry: | smell test2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a cursory test of one's clothing to see if it needs to be put in the laundry basket |
| Etymology: | 1975; fr smelling food to see if it has gone bad |
| Usage: | informal |