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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

There was no criticism or negative viewpoint, however, from the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner for Clark despite her committing the bush league act on Reese.

From Salon • May 28, 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

And who's this gumshoe guy from the bush league tailin' us?

From The Big-Town Round-Up by Raine, William MacLeod

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.