Not Kosher

Pronunciation: /nɑt ˈkɑʃər/

Definitions of not kosher

adjective Not conforming to the dietary laws of Judaism; not legitimate or proper

Example Sentences

A1 That food is not kosher.

A2 She realized the restaurant was not kosher.

B1 The butcher shop sells both kosher and not kosher meat.

B2 The ingredients used in the dish were not kosher.

C1 The certification board deemed the product not kosher.

C2 The strict dietary restrictions made it difficult to find a not kosher option.

Examples of not kosher in a Sentence

formal The ingredients used in this recipe are not kosher according to Jewish dietary laws.

informal I heard that the meat at that restaurant is not kosher.

slang That place is definitely not kosher, I wouldn't eat there.

figurative His behavior towards his colleagues is not kosher, he needs to be more respectful.

Grammatical Forms of not kosher

• past tense: not koshered
• plural: not koshers
• comparative: less kosher
• superlative: least kosher
• present tense: not koshers
• future tense: will not be kosher
• perfect tense: has not been kosher
• continuous tense: is not being kosher
• singular: not kosher
• positive degree: kosher
• infinitive: not to kosher
• gerund: not koshering
• participle: not koshered

Origin and Evolution of not kosher

First Known Use: 1851 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The term 'not kosher' originated in Jewish dietary laws, where 'kosher' refers to food that is prepared according to these laws.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of food preparation, the term 'not kosher' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe anything that is not acceptable or proper.