definition of fetish from Oxford Dictionaries Online


	Email Cite Text size: A A Print options: Example sentences Synonyms Categories fetish (fet¦ish) Syllabification: On Off Entry from World dictionary Pronunciation:/ˈfɛtɪʃ/ noun 1 a form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to an abnormal degree to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc.:a man with a fetish for* surgical masks* a foot fetish some may have fetishes, like dressing up in women's clothes Victorian men developed fetishes focusing on feet , shoes, and boots an excessive and irrational devotion or commitment to a particular thing:men will never understand a woman's fetish for* shoes and handbags* the western fetish for all things North African 2 an inanimate object worshipped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit Derivatives fetishism noun fetishist noun fetishistic Pronunciation:/-ˈʃɪstɪk/ adjective Origin: early 17th century (originally denoting an object used by the peoples of West Africa as an amulet or charm): from French fétiche, from Portuguese feitiço 'charm, sorcery' (originally an adjective meaning 'made by art'), from Latin facticius (see factitious) strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen View entry pleasure, especially when gained from satisfaction of desire View entry create hyperlink between View entry deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in way that is undesirable or worrying View entry used to single out individual member of specified group or class View entry individual article or unit, especially one View entry clothes collectively View entry physical structure, including bones, flesh, and organs, of person or animal View entry et cetera View entry adult human male View entry relating to or used in surgery View entry adult human female View entry items worn to cover body View entry relating to reign of Queen Victoria View entry grow or cause to grow and become more mature or elaborate View entry adapt to prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly View entry covering for foot having sturdy sole and not reaching above ankle View entry sturdy item of footwear covering foot and ankle View entry more than is necessary or desirable View entry not logical or reasonable View entry love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for person or activity View entry property of being dedicated to cause, activity, etc. View entry perceive intended meaning of View entry small bag used by woman to carry everyday personal items View entry situated in west, or directed towards or facing west View entry person from Africa, especially black person View entry not alive View entry show reverence and adoration for View entry think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof View entry relating to, using, or resembling magic View entry live in or occupy View entry relating to France or its people or language View entry language of Portugal and Brazil, Romance language spoken by about 160 million people View entry language of ancient Rome and its empire View entry form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to abnormal degree to particular object View entry course of action to which one has excessive and irrational commitment View entry inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers View entry Meaning mental feature » feeling » liking » desire Subject Sciences » Medicine » Psychology Relationships » Sex Click any link to see words in that category Meaning mental feature » feeling » liking Click any link to see words in that category Meaning entity » object » artifact » creative artifact » sacred object Subject Religion Arts and humanities » Anthropology Click any link to see words in that category		Nearby Words fetch¹ fetch² fetching fete fête champêtre fête galante fetich feticide fetid fetish fetishize fetlock feto- fetor fetter fetterlock fettle fettler fettuccine fetus