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.

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