taboo

/tæ'bu/ nounadjectiveverb
5 letters2 syllables7 points in Scrabble®8 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
NOUN
1

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

2

An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.

ADJECTIVE
1

Excluded from use or mention.

“a taboo subject”

2

Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.

VERB
1

Declare as sacred and forbidden.

WORD FORMS
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Ends withO
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Scrabble®7 points
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Pig Latinabootay
Starts & ends withT … O
Syllablesta · boo
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