bush league
1 Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bush league1
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Origin of bush-league2
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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But in a bush league snub, he chooses to be Commissioner Rob, not Commissioner Bob.
“It’s a little bush league, but I don’t expect anything less from these guys,” Kershaw said.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Seattle Times
However, the rotating “personalities” in the TV broadcast booth is bush league.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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