Sacred Cow

What is Sacred Cow?

1.

An almost universally accepted societal value that is almost immune from questioning, often unreasonably so.

Monogamy is one of our society's biggest sacred cows.

See ubiquitous, beyond the pale, Libertine

2.

1. Name given to a person who is politically or ethically beyond reproach or immune to adverse consequences.

"I can't believe Mathilde, she sits there all day surfing the web and doesn't get into trouble with the boss...I check my e-mail and instantaneously I am in trouble. She is totally the sacred cow in this office"

See cow, hindu, office, politics, scapegoat

93

Random Words:

Zac Farro

1. A member of the band Paramore, and an amazing Drummer. He is the youngest person in the band, at 17 years old. His brother is also in th..

Zoloft Withdrawal

1. Strange head sensations, AKA "brain zaps", which is like an electrical current that you can actually see for a split second as..

Oath

1. Used in Australian slang in conjuction with a swear word to make an exclaiment of agreement as such. 1: Mate, that shiela is hot! 2: B..

Best StartPage for your browser.

All you need for a faster workflow in one place.

Get it for Free