Meaning & Definition of word "Fetish"
Fetish
/ˈfɛtɪʃ/
noun:
- 1. An object, idea, or activity that one is excessively devoted to or obsessed with.
- Example: His fetish for vintage cars led him to spend most of his savings on restoring them.
- 2. A strong and persistent sexual attraction to a particular object or body part.
- Example: She found it unusual that he had a fetish for high-heeled shoes.
- 3. A form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object or activity.
- Example: In therapy, he admitted to having a fetish for latex.
Etymology
●From the French word 'fétiche', from Portuguese 'fetico', from Latin 'féticulum'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sexual fetish:
A particular object or activity that provokes sexual excitement.
fetish object:
An object believed to have supernatural powers or to embody a spirit.
foot fetish:
A sexual attraction to feet.
Related Words
obsession:
An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
idolatry:
The worship of idols or excessive devotion to something.
icon:
A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol.
Slang Meanings of fetish
Meaning: Sub
● Example Sentence: In BDSM scenarios, someone with a fetish may be referred to as a sub, short for submissive.
Meaning: Gearhead
● Example Sentence: In certain contexts, a gearhead could refer to someone with a fetish for car parts.