fetish

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. 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
  2. noun a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
  3. noun excessive or irrational devotion to some activity

Etymology

Borrowed from French fétiche, from Portuguese feitiço, from Latin factīcius (“artificial”). Doublet of factitious.

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