What does tabu mean?
Definitions for tabu
təˈbu, tæ-tabu
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Princeton's WordNet
taboo, tabunoun
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
taboo, tabuadjective
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
taboo, tabuadjective
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
forbidden, out(p), prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verbotenadjective
excluded from use or mention
"forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
Wikipedia
Tabú
Tabú (transl. "Taboo") is a song by Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán and American singer Ava Max. It was released on 6 November 2019.
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tabu
Tabu, more commonly spelled "taboo," refers to a social or religious custom that forbids certain actions, words, or topics considered unacceptable, inappropriate or prohibited in a particular culture, society or religion. It represents acts that are seen as forbidden based on moral judgment and sometimes even has legal consequences.
Webster Dictionary
Tabu
see Taboo
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Tabu
Same as Taboo.
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TABU
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tabu in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tabu in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of tabu in a Sentence
Coffi Tabu told the Air Canada agent,' I don't know this man. Coffi Tabu and another passenger are not a couple,' but they said there was only one room.
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