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.
Etymology
From Hebrew kashér meaning 'fit' or 'proper'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not kosher:
Not proper or acceptable.
kosher salt:
A coarse salt used in koshering meat.
Slang Meanings
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.