What does Goyish mean?

Answer 1

First, the definition of the word goy. The literal meaning of the word 'goy' is nation. However, in modern Hebrew and in Yiddish, the word goy refers to anyone non-Jewish.

When someone uses the word 'goyish', they are referring to a cultural practice of a non-Jewish group that wouldn't be repeated by a Jew. An example would be:

"Putting butter on a corned beef sandwich is goyish".

Simply put, due to the Jewish dietary laws, a Jew couldn't imagine putting butter on a meat sandwich.

Answer 2

"Goyish" is a Yiddish term that refers to something or someone that is non-Jewish or lacking Jewish cultural or religious characteristics. It is often used informally within Jewish communities to describe something as being outside of or unfamiliar to Jewish customs or traditions.