give someone a bell en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the use of a bell in older phones to produce a ringing sound. Compare Dutch bellen (“to telephone”).
Meanings
- (UK, slang) To telephone someone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gave someone a bell | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| given someone a bell | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| giving someone a bell | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gives someone a bell | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |