bells and whistles
plural noun Informal.
features added to a product; special parts or functions; extras.
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Origin of bells and whistles
First recorded in 1970–75
Words nearby bells and whistles
bell punch, Bell purchase, bell push, bell-ringer, bells, bells and whistles, bell seat, bell-shaped curve, bell sheep, Bell's Law, Bell's muscle
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British Dictionary definitions for bells and whistles
bells and whistles
pl n
additional features or accessories which are nonessential but very attractivemy car has all the latest bells and whistles
additions, such as options or warranties, made to a financial product to increase its market appeal
Word Origin for bells and whistles
C20: from the bells and whistles which used to decorate fairground organs
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