Definition
To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head.
To please; to satisfy greatly.
In Context
- "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?"