1. (

• taboo ,
• tabu

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

2. (

• taboo ,
• tabu

) an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion ;

1. (

• taboo ,
• tabu

) forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands ;

2. (

• forbidden ,
• out ,
• prohibited ,
• proscribed ,
• taboo ,
• tabu ,
• verboten

) excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject" ;