bare bones
describing an item that has only the most basic and necessary features to it; strictly functional; utilitarian
I looked into getting an upgrade for my cell phone, told the sales rep I just wanted something bare bones (i.e. a unit strictly for making/receiving telephone calls).
turns out that's impossible these days, since even the most basic phones have cameras and mp3 players as standard features now!
turns out that's impossible these days, since even the most basic phones have cameras and mp3 players as standard features now!
bare bones by Bungalow Bill September 10, 2006
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