bright-eyed and bushy-tailed en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) Eager, alert, enthusiastic, and lively.
"They're eager to learn, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed," coach Jon Gruden said.
2008 May 3, Chris Harry, “QB Johnson turns heads at minicamp”, in OrlandoSentinal.com, retrieved 03 May 2008:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more bright-eyed and bushy-tailed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most bright-eyed and bushy-tailed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| bright eyed and bushy tailed | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
lively · high-spirited · pert · chipper · bouncy · spirited · peppy · dashing