bells_and_whistles
Use Bells and whistles in a sentencebells and whistles
Origin:
1970–75
1970–75
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| bells and whistles | |
| —pl n | |
| 1. | additional features or accessories which are nonessential but very attractive: my car has all the latest bells and whistles |
| 2. | additions, such as options or warranties, made to a financial product to increase its market appeal |
| [C20: from the bells and whistles which used to decorate fairground organs] | |
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Bells and whistles
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Slang Dictionary
bells and whistles definition
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bells and whistles definition
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.
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(2007-04-03)
Example sentences
It lacks some of the bells and whistles that more professional systems offer.
Maybe a comparison between a center with all the bells and whistles, and one that doesn't have the funds available to upgrade.
The web page is up and running with not many bells and whistles yet.
The hotel's indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna add a few more bells and whistles.
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