Definitions For Tabu
noun
- An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
- A prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
adjective
- Excluded from use or mention
- Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
verb
- A rule against doing or saying something in a particular culture or religion
- Something that is not acceptable to talk about or do : something that is taboo
Is Tabu a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
6
Words with Friends
8
The word Tabu is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Tabu in a Sentence
- Sex is a taboo subject for many people.
- In this company, dating a coworker is considered taboo.
- Religious taboos against drinking alcohol
- Marrying a close relative is a taboo in many cultures.
Synonyms for Tabu
Antonyms for Tabu
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