How to pronounce "taboo"

• "taboo" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "taboo"

Noun

a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

Synonyms:

• taboo
• tabu

Noun

an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

Synonyms:

• taboo
• tabu

Verb

declare as sacred and forbidden

Synonyms:

• taboo

Adjective

excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"

Synonyms:

• forbidden
• out
• prohibited
• proscribed
• taboo
• tabu
• verboten

Adjective

forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

Synonyms:

• taboo
• tabu