Pronunciation: /ˈfɛtɪʃ/
noun an excessive and irrational devotion or commitment to a particular thing
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.
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.
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