1noun
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
01 Word definition
taboo
5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants
Is TABOO a word?
Yes. TABOO is a 5-letter noun. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
T-A-B-O-OHow do you spell TABOO?
TABOO contains 5 letters, begins with T, and ends with O.
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2noun
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗tabu
02 Letter breakdown
How is TABOO spelled?
T1A2B3O4O5
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About TABOO.
How do you spell TABOO?
TABOO is spelled T-A-B-O-O. It contains 5 letters.