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tabooo


Meanings
  • Noun

    A word or concept considered to be offensive, shameful, or forbidden.

    - "The topic of taboo subjects is often considered inappropriate for polite conversation."
    - "Some cultures have strict taboos against eating certain types of food."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with tabooo
moo , boo , zoo
Variants
List of all variants of tabooo that leads to same result
taboo , tabu , taboos , tabus , tabooed , tabooing , tabued , tabuing
Etymology
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Originally from Polynesian languages, meaning 'sacred, forbidden'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'taboo' was popularized in the English language by anthropologist Sir James Frazer in his book 'The Golden Bough'.

  2. In some cultures, touching certain objects or people is considered taboo due to their association with death or illness.


Related Concepts
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  1. Totem: In some cultures, certain animals or objects are considered taboo due to their spiritual significance.

  2. Fetish: An object or action that holds a strong emotional or spiritual significance and is considered taboo or forbidden.


Culture
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Taboo has been used extensively in literature and art, often to explore themes of forbidden desires and societal norms.

How to Memorize "tabooo"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a red line or symbol representing the concept of taboo, and imagine crossing it as a forbidden boundary.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word taboo with the idea of something being forbidden or off-limits.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Taboo is a word that means forbidden or off-limits' to help remember the definition.


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