The term smile now cry later was made popular by chicanos from California in the 70's it means to live life to the fullest and worry about the bullshit later..
Example; I'm going to rob a bank and enjoy the money while I can and if I get caught I guess I'll smile now cry later.
by Sjc21 April 15, 2022
It means to live your life to the fullest. In other words whatever crimes you comment today or tomorrow just tell yourself fuck it ima worry about the consequences later.
by KBLBJSC242330 August 26, 2017