For other uses of taboo, see Taboo (disambiguation).

A taboo is a strong social prohibition (or ban) relating to any area of human activity or social custom declared as sacred and forbidden; breaking of the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by society. The term was borrowed from the Tongan language and appears in many Polynesian cultures. In those cultures, a tabu (or tapu or kapu) often has specific religious associations. It was a word brought back by Captain James Cook in 1777 after a long sea voyage to the South Seas and introduced it into the English language.

When an activity or custom is classified as taboo it is forbidden and interdictions are implemented concerning it, such as the ground set apart as a sanctuary for criminals. Some taboo activities or customs are prohibited under law and transgressions may lead to severe penalties. Other taboos result in embarrassment, shame, and rudeness.

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@jennguirand yay! I agree! and it did for real get hot and uglified during taboo- but we all kissed and made up!!
lianapons (Liana Pons) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:56:35 -0000
@jennguirand yay! I agree! and it did for real get hot and uglified during taboo- but we all kissed and made up!!
@chantellyyyym_ I think it's earlier! Haha. But it's just a taboo right?
rougeaffair (Natalie Erika) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:45:12 -0000
@chantellyyyym_ I think it's earlier! Haha. But it's just a taboo right?
Seriously, what kind of shit is on taboo?!wtf
reneesian (renee :D) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:44:44 -0000
Seriously, what kind of shit is on taboo?!wtf
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