adjective
General Slang
bush league
BUSH leeg · adjective · slang
Amateurish, low-quality, or unprofessional.
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Describing minor-league-caliber play or classless, unprofessional behavior; the 'bushes' are the low minors.
“Bunting to break up a no-hitter in a blowout is considered bush league.”
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bush league In A Sentence
Bunting to break up a no-hitter in a blowout is considered bush league.
Origin & Usage
American baseball; 'the bushes' meant the rural minor leagues far from the majors.
People Also Ask
What does 'bush league' mean?
It describes amateurish, low-quality, or classless behavior, comparing it to the low level of play in the rural minor leagues.
Where does the term 'bush league' come from?
It comes from baseball, where 'the bushes' referred to the rural, low-tier minor leagues far from the majors.
Is 'bush league' an insult?
Yes, it's used disparagingly to call someone's play or conduct unprofessional and beneath big-league standards.
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