Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bush-league

adjective

/ˈbʌʃ liːɡ/

Definition

An amateur or inferior person or thing; not up to standard.

Examples

His initial attempts at comedy were rather bush-league, but he improved over time.
The team’s bush-league tactics during the game frustrated the seasoned players.
Critics described the film as a bush-league production, lacking any professional touch.

Meaning

The term ‘bush-league’ refers to something that is considered substandard, unprofessional, or indicative of poor quality, often used in the context of sports or other competitive fields.