An idiomatic expression of mild interest or surprise within a conversational context.

I do not believe you; you are joking.

I do not believe you; you are joking.

plural of telegraph boy

(formerly) A young male employed to notify people about incoming telegraphic messages.

plural of telephone-bell

A small bell, installed in a telephone, which rings to announce incoming calls.

(nautical) A device used by the pilot in the bridge to communicate the desired speed of the engines to the people manning the engine room.

A ringing noise made by a telephone-bell to announce an incoming call.

plural of telephone ring