taboo
NOUNADJECTIVEVERB
/tæ'bu/
5 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH T
taboo is a valid 5-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
T1A1B3O1O1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING
What does taboo mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
A prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature.
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2
An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
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ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Excluded from use or mention.
“a taboo subject”
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2
Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.
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VERB · 1 SENSE
1
Declare as sacred and forbidden.
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