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
ADJECTIVEAn inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
1
Excluded from use or mention.
“a taboo subject”
2
VERBForbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.
1
Declare as sacred and forbidden.
WORD FORMS
Starts withT
Ends withO
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®7 points
Words With Friends®8 points
Double word14 points
Triple word21 points
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Pig Latinabootay
Starts & ends withT … O
Syllablesta · boo
SYNONYMS & RELATED8
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