A taboo is something that is so culturally shocking that it isn't even discussed. For example, in most societies, cannibalism is a huge taboo.
Some people, animals, or objects had so much mana, or supernatural force, that touching them would be dangerous. Taboo came to mean "not to be touched".
An old left over taboo of lighting 3 cigarettes from one match (or one Zippo flame) might still be in effect; at least from some of the old war veterans.
There are a few qualities in today's society that are considered barbaric or monstrous. Namely, the desire to prey upon children, and the desire to murder are both considered extremely taboo.
Usually - peer pressure ! Stories of 'well I did it a year ago' or 'its really cool' - often put pressure on youngsters to try not just sex - but other taboo things as well.
Some examples of emotions are; anger, happiness, fear, sadness, trust, distrust, jealousy, love.
Cast system, Dowry method, praying cow are best examples of taboo in Hindu religion.
Chinese people eating Bull testicles for sexual stamina
Most tattoos that are considered taboo is anything that is not related to anything Christian. Many times if you have a tattoo of a scripture or religious idiom, it is said to be ok.
Cussing may be taboo in your household, but taboo may be too strong of a word to use for cussing. Taboo means strongly forbidden in a culture. Some examples in our culture would be marrying a brother or sister or eating human flesh. Both are illegal and most Americans would consider both immoral and disgusting. Cussing is more frowned upon in our society.
The plural of taboo is taboos.
Party of Five - 1994 Taboo or Not Taboo - 6.21 was released on: USA: 19 April 2000
Taboo was born on July 14, 1975.
Taboo - group - was created in 1995.
Big Taboo was created in 2008.
Taboo - musical - was created in 2002.
Yes,hence the name Taboo because being a gay man is "taboo" in Western society.
Party of Five - 1994 Taboo or Not Taboo 6-21 was released on: USA: 19 April 2000