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bells and whistles

bells and whistles
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Definitions of bells and whistles words

  • noun plural bells and whistles additional features or accessories which are nonessential but very attractive 3
  • noun plural bells and whistles additions, such as options or warranties, made to a financial product to increase its market appeal 3
  • noun bells and whistles inessential, usually showy features or additions; frills 3
  • noun Definition of bells and whistles in Technology (jargon)   (By analogy with the "toyboxes" on theatre organs). Features added to a program or system to make it more flavourful from a hacker's point of view, without necessarily adding to its utility for its primary function. Distinguished from chrome, which is intended to attract users. "Now that we've got the basic program working, let's go back and add some bells and whistles." No one seems to know what distinguishes a bell from a whistle. 1
  • noun bells and whistles (Idiomatic) Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features. 0

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Origin of bells and whistles

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Bells and whistles

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bells and whistles popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for bells and whistles

noun bells and whistles

  • accessories — Accessories belong to a product category in fashion stores, which includes items such as scarves, hats, gloves, belts, and purses.
  • dressing — an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
  • trappings — articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character.
  • chrome — Chrome is metal plated with chromium.

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