Associations to the word «Fetish»

Wiktionary

FETISH, noun. Something which is believed to possess, contain, or cause spiritual or magical powers; an amulet or a talisman. [from the early 17th c.]
FETISH, noun. Something sexual or nonsexual, such as an object or a part of the body, which arouses sexual desire or is necessary for one to reach full sexual satisfaction. [from the early 19th c.]
FETISH, noun. (US) An irrational, or abnormal fixation or preoccupation. [from the 19th c.]

Dictionary definition

FETISH, noun. A form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body; "common male fetishes are breasts, legs, hair, shoes, and underwear".
FETISH, noun. A charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers.
FETISH, noun. Excessive or irrational devotion to some activity; "made a fetish of cleanliness".

Wise words

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