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tabu — meaning in English

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English meaning

taboo noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

Senses

tabu is used for these senses in English:

taboo Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
taboo An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

taboo — full definition

noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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