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Definition of unkosher

unkosher

/ʌnˈkoʊ.ʃɚ/
un · ko · sher
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• adjective

1

Not satisfying the requirements of Jewish dietary law; forbidden to be eaten by observant Jews.

Example

"The catering company ensured that all unkosher ingredients, such as shellfish and pork, were excluded from the banquet menu."

2

(Informal) Improper, unethical, illegitimate, or not adhering to accepted rules and standards.

Example

"The auditor noticed several unkosher accounting practices that required an immediate investigation."

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• Rhymes for unkosher

• Nearby Words

unknowingly
unknowledgeable
unknown
unkosher
unlabeled
unlace
unladen

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'kosher', which was borrowed from Yiddish from the Hebrew word 'kasher', meaning 'fit' or 'proper'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unkosher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unkosher
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