How to Pronounce "bush league"
expression
BUSH-leeg
BOOSH-leeg
Definition
'Bush league' describes something unprofessional, low-quality, or done by amateurs. It often refers to behavior or work that does not meet expected standards.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʊʃ/ /ˈɫiɡ
British English
bˈʊʃ/ /lˈiːɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUSH-leeg
UK
BOOSH-leeg
Listen in Context
His excuse for being late was so bush league.
This kind of mistake is just bush league.
The team played a very bush league game last night.
Honestly, the way they handled the problem was completely bush league.