English

Alternative forms

• bright eyed and bushy tailed

Adjective

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ‎(comparative more bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, superlative most bright-eyed and bushy-tailed)

1. (idiomatic) Eager, alert, enthusiastic, and lively.
   • 2008, Chris Harry, "QB Johnson turns heads at minicamp," OrlandoSentinal.com, 3 May (retrieved 3 May, 2008),

     "They're eager to learn, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed," coach Jon Gruden said.

Synonyms

• bouncy, chipper, dashing, high-spirited, lively, pert, spirited, peppy.