Definitions

1. noun

A bell hung on a cow or used to summon a cow, especially in agriculture or farm contexts.

“The farmer rang the cowbell to signal the cows to come in.”

2. noun

Something that is seen as dull, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement, humor, or creativity, especially in relation to a music performance.

“The comedian thought that the new movie was a cowbell in the usually hilarious film series.”

3. verb

To summon or signal something, especially cows, with a cowbell.

“She cowbell the dogs to come in for dinner.”

4. verb

To make or add something dull, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement, humor, or creativity, especially in relation to a music performance.

“He cowbell the song with too much repetition.”