Definition of cap and bells in English:
 cap and bells
plural nounˌkap (ə)n ˈbɛlz
historical The insignia of the professional jester.
 Example sentencesExamples
-  The reason the period has become a joke must have something to do with those rather unfortunate clothes - jester's cap and bells, lace gowns, armour, monk's habits.
 -  The loose connection to Dors is strangely apposite, however, for Marr was as showbiz as a political editor could be without wearing a jester's cap and bells.
 -  Alexander Downer, still waving his cap and bells, pointed out gravely that all 43 were retired.
 -  He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.
 
  Definition of cap and bells in US English:
 cap and bells
plural nounˌkap (ə)n ˈbelz
historical The insignia of the professional jester.
 Example sentencesExamples
-  The loose connection to Dors is strangely apposite, however, for Marr was as showbiz as a political editor could be without wearing a jester's cap and bells.
 -  He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.
 -  The reason the period has become a joke must have something to do with those rather unfortunate clothes - jester's cap and bells, lace gowns, armour, monk's habits.
 -  Alexander Downer, still waving his cap and bells, pointed out gravely that all 43 were retired.