bushy-tailed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bushy-tailed
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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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
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