Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ring someone's bell

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: ring -some-one's -bell
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head.

verb

To please; to satisfy greatly.

Example Sentences

"Braves outfielder Eddie Miller was struck in the head with an object thrown from the left field seats. . . . Braves manager Bobby Cox said Miller was more dazed than hurt. "It stung him pretty good, it rang his bell," Cox said."
"Redman took Kenny Lofton's left shoulder on his jaw and saw every color of the rainbow but teal. "That sent me down. I was kinda dizzy," Redman said . . . "You take a shot like that, it's going to ring your bell a bit.""
"My normal lack of confidence with women is quickly forgotten when I meet one who rings my bell."
"Edna's frequent exact words were, “He rings my bell,” along with other similar crude statements."
"What's in a book on trigonometry that'll ring your bell or strike your fancy or just make you pretty happy?"

Inflected Forms

rings someone's bell (present, singular) ringing someone's bell (participle, present) rang someone's bell (past) rung someone's bell (participle, past)

Phrases

ring one's bell

Frequently Paired Words

ring one's bell

Synonyms

knock out stagger stun tickle someone's fancy

Questions

What does ring someone's bell mean?: To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head.

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