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Definition of a smile test

smile test

noun

  • used in the positive or negative to indicate whether an argument, upon first impression, is believable or ridiculous.
    His argument doesn't pass the smile test.

    Last edited on Apr 11 2006. Submitted by Joel W. from San Jose, CA 95128, USA on Apr 11 2006.

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