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      [Plural noun]  | "bells and whistles" 


      1: items or features that are useful or decorative but not essential : frills


      Origin: 1968 ;

       [ "bells and whistles" ]

      1: features that add to the appearance of something but do not make it function any better

        * e.g.,  ... If you want bells and whistles you should go to the other aisle. 

       [ "bells and whistles" ]

      1: Features or extras to make something more unique and flavorful without necessarily adding to the utility of the primary function.

        * e.g.,  ... Look at all those gauges! These new Pontiacs come with ALL the bells and whistles! 

       [ "Bells and whistles" ]

      1: Signature features.

        * e.g.,  ... The eighties single "One slip" has all the requisite bells and whistles of a classic Pink floyd tune. President Obama's speech held all the bells and whistles of that of a true statesman. 

       [ "belles and whistles" ]

      1: "Fluff" perks of a job or outing dat include yer getting to lips-squealingly observe attractive chicks walking by.

        * e.g.,  ... I respect women far more than to give cat-calls, so I have zero craving for any belles and whistles. 

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