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.

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.