BUSH LEAGUE Definition & Meaning

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bush league

noun

Baseball.

minor league.

bush-league

[ boosh-leeg ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

inferior or amateurish; mediocre:
a bush-league theatrical performance.

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Origin of bush league¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Origin of bush league²

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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He had scolded Householder’s team last week for unprofessional and “bush league” behavior, after attorneys made faces and clicked pens during the government’s open statement.

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However, the rotating “personalities” in the TV broadcast booth is bush league.

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While creative, his move drew the ire of plenty of current and former college and pro players who viewed the "gotcha" moment as bush league.

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It was like going from the bush leagues to the majors.”

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“It was like the bush league of independent leagues.”

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