👉 A "short-tailed" thing is basically a term used to describe someone who's a bit... short on experience or charm, but not necessarily mean-spirited. Like, they've got the sparkle of a newborn and the wit of a sardine in a can. It's a playful way to describe someone who might stumble over their words or lack the confidence to step up to the plate.
Here's a grittier example: "The short-tailed reporter rushed to fill the gap, but his lack of seasoned hands left him scrambling through the data like a toddler on a tightrope."
