Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trayf

adjective

/treɪf/

Definition

Food that is not kosher; forbidden in Jewish dietary laws.

Examples

Many traditional Jewish families avoid trayf foods to comply with dietary laws.
The restaurant offered a variety of kosher meals but also had some trayf options for non-Jewish patrons.

Meaning

Trayf refers to any food products that do not conform to the dietary restrictions set out in Jewish law, typically meaning they are unclean or improper for consumption by those who observe these laws.