Kosher

/ˈkoʊʃər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

In accordance with Jewish dietary laws.

The restaurant offers a variety of kosher options for its patrons.

Proper, legitimate, or acceptable; in good standing.

The business practices of the company are considered kosher by industry standards.

Authentic or genuine; conforming to what is legitimate.

He assured me that the documents were all kosher and valid.

From Hebrew kashér meaning 'fit' or 'proper'.

not kosher

Not proper or acceptable.

kosher salt

A coarse salt used in koshering meat.

kashrut

The set of Jewish dietary laws.

halal

Food permitted under Islamic law.

Something that is legitimate or acceptable.

That deal doesn’t seem kosher.

Used to imply something is shady or suspicious.

I don't trust that guy, it all seems a bit too kosher.