adj.
1.forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
2.excluded from use or mention tabu n.
1.a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
2.an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Idiom of the Day
straight from the horse's mouth
directly from the person involved
I heard about my friend`s wedding straight from the horse`s mouth.