Definition of tabu Tabu

ta•bu

We found 9 definitions of tabu from 5 different sources.

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What does tabu mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective
tabu - forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
  taboo
tabu - excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
  forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, verboten

Noun
tabu - a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
  taboo
  prejudice, bias, preconception a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
  polynesia the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
tabu - an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
  taboo
  inhibition (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • tabu (Noun)
    Alternative spelling of taboo.
  • tabu (Verb)
    Alternative spelling of taboo.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • tabu (n. & v.)
    See Taboo.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • tabu
    Same as Taboo

Part of speech

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  • tabu, verb, present, 1st person singular of tabu (infinitive).
  • tabu, verb (infinitive).
  • tabu, noun, singular of tabus.
  • tabu, adjective.

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tabu in sign language
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