BRIGHT AND SHINING AND BUSHY-TAILED

(colloquial) very cheerful and lively. A variation of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed which is in reference to cats whose tails become much thicker when they are angered or excited. —ESTO - Evaluation and Handling of Personnel Part I, Approved Glossary

(colloquial) very cheerful and lively. A variation of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed which is in reference to cats whose tails become much thicker when they are angered or excited.