Pronunciation: /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

Definitions of fetish

noun an excessive and irrational devotion or commitment to a particular thing

Example Sentences

A1 She has a fetish for collecting seashells.

A2 His fetish for vintage cars is well-known among his friends.

B1 Many people have a fetish for designer shoes.

B2 Her fetish for horror movies borders on obsession.

C1 His fetish for extreme sports has led him to participate in dangerous activities.

C2 The artist's fetish for incorporating nature into his sculptures is evident in his latest exhibition.

Examples of fetish in a Sentence

formal The psychologist discussed the patient's unusual fetish during their therapy session.

informal She always jokes about his shoe fetish, calling him the Imelda Marcos of their friend group.

slang I heard he has a weird fetish for collecting vintage lunchboxes.

figurative Her obsession with cleanliness could almost be considered a fetish for tidiness.

Grammatical Forms of fetish

past tense

fetished

plural

fetishes

comparative

more fetishistic

superlative

most fetishistic

present tense

fetishes

future tense

will fetishize

perfect tense

have fetished

continuous tense

are fetishizing

singular

fetish

positive degree

fetish

infinitive

to fetishize

gerund

fetishing

participle

fetishizing

Origin and Evolution of fetish

First Known Use: 1613 year
Language of Origin: Portuguese
Story behind the word: The word 'fetish' originates from the Portuguese word 'feitiço' which means charm or sorcery.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to objects believed to have magical powers, the meaning of 'fetish' has evolved to also include a strong or irrational devotion to something.