bushy-tailed

[ boosh-ee-teyld ]

adjective

1. bright-eyed ( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of bushy-tailed¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Now the tiny, bushy-tailed terrorists and the havoc they bring to my backyard consume my every waking moment.

From Los Angeles Times

The bushy-tailed burglars were M.I.A. for four glorious, minty-fresh days.

From Los Angeles Times

I do think a lot of times female protagonists have been very young and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and very plucky.

From Salon

I do think a lot of times female protagonists have been very young and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and very plucky.

From Salon

Obviously with Marge, you can tell she’s somebody who is kind of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and finds herself in this place and hasn’t had a lot of experience.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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