Derived from the cultural anthropology term "death name taboo," an ex name taboo is the reluctance of friends and family to mention the name of an ex, typically replacing the ex's name with emphasized pronouns.
Nydia: "David, I still have HER pan..."
David: "Dude, relax, you can say 'Liz's pan.' There's not an ex name taboo on our breakup."
A game in which dirty words are said at an increasingly loud volume between players. Once someone cannot say the word any louder out of embarrassment, the other person wins.
Do you want to play the taboo game?
No my mom will let at me if I talk like that here.
A work of fiction, be it anime, manga, novel, movie or whatever, that uses a controversial subject/elements to gain attention. It doesn't attempt to bring discussion or tell a serious story, but rather tries to lure in people only to make them pay money for a mediocre piece of entertainment.
The majority of love stories revolving around incest are nothing more than taboo bait. When will the society finally grow up and take this issue seriously ?
On the 2nd tuesday of every month is the only day it is socially acceptable to fuck your sister, brother, cousin etc...
Man, I can't wait for Taboo tuesdays! She's gonna get it.
Person 1: "dude I just started watching Domestic Girlfriend"
Person 2:"dude you know it has incest pedophilia and teacher student relations right? that's soo taboo"
adj. Prohibited and violating social custom or sacredness, and thus not to be spoken of or disturbed. If someone mentions, defiles, or profanes something taboo, they likely will be frowned upon, shamed, or cursed.
n. A subject or entity which is taboo.
Taboo subjects such as racism and murder are widely considered inappropriate and evoke strong emotional responses.
The taboo of anti-Semitism has been ingrained in my mind, so I am annoyed by it being used as a plot device in so many movies.
Usually an unspoken rule or a word, that is forbidden.
Mark: "i usually shit in public restrooms!"
Everyone is quiet
Bob: "you are probably the first person to say it out loud, it is a taboo you know?"