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bells and whistles

Meanings
  • idiom

    A metaphorical term used to describe additional features or amenities that are not essential but attractive or exciting.

    - "The new car model comes with many bells and whistles, such as a sunroof, GPS navigation, and a premium sound system."
    - "The company's latest software update includes several bells and whistles, but users are more interested in the bug fixes."
Pronunciation




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Antonyms

no-frills , normal , ordinary , plain , simple , unadorned
Synonyms

frills and furbelows , gadgetry , trivialities
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bells and whistles
jingles , tingles , mingles , thrills , chills , frills , grills , pills , spills , ills , rills , chimes , crimes , dimes , times
Homophones
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  1. bells (en) : A large, hollow metal instrument struck to produce a ringing sound.

  2. whistles (en) : A device that produces a shrill, continuous sound, typically used as a signal.

Variants
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bells and whistles
Etymology
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The phrase 'bells and whistles' originated in the late 19th century and is believed to have derived from the use of bells and whistles as signals or alarms in various industries.

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  1. The phrase 'bells and whistles' first appeared in print in 1898 in a newspaper article about a new typewriter.

  2. The term 'bells and whistles' is also used metaphorically in the context of software development to describe additional features or functionality beyond the core requirements.

Related Concepts
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  1. extras: Synonym for 'bells and whistles' that refers to additional features or amenities.

  2. frills: Another term for 'bells and whistles' that refers to additional features or amenities, often used in a derogatory sense to imply unnecessary or excessive features.

Culture
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In literature, 'bells and whistles' are often used metaphorically to describe the additional features or amenities in various contexts, such as technology, cars, or buildings. The phrase has also been used in music, particularly in the context of rock concerts and theatrics.

How to Memorize "bells and whistles"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a car with many features, such as a sunroof, GPS navigation, and a premium sound system, all represented by bells and whistles.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'bells and whistles' with additional features or amenities, such as a sunroof, GPS navigation, and a premium sound system.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the term 'bells and whistles' with the acronym 'Bright And Wonderful Features In Life' or 'Beautiful And Wonderful Extras'.

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