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fetish

noun
FET-ish/ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/

Pluralfetishes

3 meanings of fetish

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  1. 1
    sexual interestnouncountable
    A strong sexual interest in an object or body part that is not usually sexual.

    He told his partner about his fetish for leather boots.

    Some people have a fetish for feet.

    UsageSay a fetish for something, or a foot fetish.

    Similarkink

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  2. 2
    obsessionnouncountable
    A strong interest in one thing or activity that is more than is normal or sensible.

    My dad has a fetish about clean cars and washes his every day.

    Some schools make a fetish of test scores.

    UsageOften make a fetish of something. It is a criticism.

    Similarobsession, fixation, mania

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  3. 3
    nouncountable
    An object or figure that people believe has magic powers or holds a spirit.

    He wore a little fetish around his neck to keep bad spirits away.

    The hunters carried fetishes they believed would bring them luck.

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Origin

From a Latin word meaning "artificial", through Portuguese and French.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts