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View synonyms for bells and whistles
bells and whistles
plural noun
, Informal.
- features added to a product; special parts or functions; extras.
bells and whistles
plural noun
- additional features or accessories which are nonessential but very attractive
my car has all the latest bells and whistles
- additions, such as options or warranties, made to a financial product to increase its market appeal
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bells and whistles1
First recorded in 1970–75
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bells and whistles1
C20: from the bells and whistles which used to decorate fairground organs
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