Definition of 'bells and whistles'
bells and whistles in British
plural noun
1.
my car has all the latest bells and whistles
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Word origin of 'bells and whistles'
bells and whistles in American
Informal
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Example sentences containing 'bells and whistles'
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Linda had enough bells and whistles in her kitchen for a fire station. TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (2001)
Nearby words of 'bells and whistles'
- bellpull
- bellpush
- bells
- bells and whistles
- bells of Ireland
- bellwether
- bellwort
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