fetish
word
/ˈfɛtɪʃ/
/fˈɛtɪʃ/
Definition
A fetish is an object, body part, or material that someone finds extremely attractive or necessary for sexual excitement; it can also mean something people admire or focus on excessively.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in sexual contexts, especially as 'foot fetish', but can also refer to non-sexual obsessions ('makeup fetish'). Neutral to clinical in tone; not slang but can be informal. Avoid confusing with 'fetid' (unpleasant smell).
Spanish: fetichePortuguese (BR): fetichePortuguese (PT): feticheChinese (Simplified): 恋物癖 - 崇拜物Chinese (Traditional): 戀物癖 - 崇拜物Hindi: फेटिशArabic: وثن - هوس جنسيBengali: ফেটিশRussian: фетишJapanese: フェティッシュVietnamese: ám ảnh (tình dục)Korean: 페티시Turkish: fetişUrdu: فتیشIndonesian: fetis
Example Sentences
He has a fetish for shoes.
basic
Some people have a fetish for leather.
basic
His coin collection is almost like a fetish.
basic
She admitted her sock fetish to her friends.
natural
It's just a quirky fetish, not something to be ashamed of.
natural
The internet has made it easier for people to discuss any kind of fetish openly.
natural