Definition

Describing food that is not prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.

Example

The restaurant serves treyf food, which is not suitable for those who keep kosher.

Conversation

I heard you had some treyf food at the party last night.

Yeah, they had bacon-wrapped dates, which aren't kosher.

I can't believe they served something so treyf at a Jewish gathering.

Right? It was surprising, but they said it was a hit!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Treyf originates from Yiddish 'treyf', meaning unclean or not kosher, derived from the Hebrew 'trefah', which refers to food that is not permissible according to Jewish dietary laws. The term is used to describe food that does not meet the standards of kashrut.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hebrew word 'trefah' meaning unclean or not permissible, which helps you remember that 'treyf' refers to food that is not kosher.

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