ALL meanings of bells and whistles
bells and whistles
B b - 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