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
tabu
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is TABU a word?
Yes. TABU is a 4-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-UHow do you spell TABU?
TABU contains 4 letters, begins with T, and ends with U.
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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) ↗taboo
02 Letter breakdown
How is TABU spelled?
T1A2B3U4
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About TABU.
How do you spell TABU?
TABU is spelled T-A-B-U. It contains 4 letters.