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табу — meaning in English

tabu

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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

табу 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 (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

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”.

Related Russian words

табуи́рованный табуи́ровать [[налага́ть]] [[табу́]]