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bells and whistles 

features that add to the appearance of something but do not make it function any better
If you want bells and whistles you should go to the other aisle.
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bells and whistles 

Features or extras to make something more unique and flavorful without necessarily adding to the utility of the primary function.
Look at all those gauges! These new Pontiacs come with ALL the bells and whistles!
Windows ME is the fuckin same as Windows 98, but with some stupid bells and whistles.
bells and whistles by MustangGT September 29, 2005

Bells and whistles 

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.
Bells and whistles by Kjell72 March 18, 2011

belles and whistles 

"Fluff" perks of a job or outing dat include yer getting to lips-squealingly observe attractive chicks walking by.
I respect women far more than to give cat-calls, so I have zero craving for any belles and whistles.
belles and whistles by QuacksO October 6, 2024
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I've heard that city chicken originated during the Great Depression, when folks didn't have enough money to buy full cuts of meat, so they assembled meat scraps on a wooden skewer, creating a make-shift drumstick. Hence the name.
Are yinz havin' city chicken for dinner?
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