tabu
NOUNADJECTIVE
/tə'bu/
4 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH T
tabu is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
T1A1B3U1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does tabu 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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BROADER
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Excluded from use or mention.
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2
Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.
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