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Definitions

bush-league

ADJECTIVE
second-rate
Synonyms
WEAK
minor-league small potatoes
NOUN
minor league
Synonyms
WEAK
amateur minors nothing to brag about second rate small potatoes the bushes triple-A
bush league
NOUN
minor league
Synonyms
WEAK
amateur minors nothing to brag about second-rate small potatoes the bushes triple-A

Example Sentences

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But in a bush league snub, he chooses to be Commissioner Rob, not Commissioner Bob.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 17, 2025

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.

From Fox News • Dec. 10, 2021

“It was bush league, it was a total coward move on his part,” Rudolph said, adding: “I’m not going to take it from a bully.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2019

On Saturday, Jim Harbaugh called MSU "bush league" after further sod damage was done.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2018

That woman ought to get out of the bush league and pitch for the New Yorks!

From Mixed Faces by Norton, Roy