fetish

• اسم يدل على شيء أو جزء من الجسم أو فعل يُبالغ في تقديسه أو التعلق به بشكل غير عقلاني، وغالباً ما يكون له دلالة جنسية.

A noun referring to an object, body part, or activity that is the focus of excessive or irrational devotion, often with a sexual connotation.

1. Object of devotionC1formal

   An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, often used in religious or cultural rituals.

   صنم

   • The tribe used a carved wooden fetish in their ceremonies.
   • Anthropologists studied the fetish as a symbol of spiritual power.
   • The fetish was passed down through generations as a sacred object.

   المرادفاتamuletcharmidoltalismantotem

2. Sexual fixationC1formal

   A form of sexual desire focused on a specific object, body part, or activity.

   فيتيش

   • He had a fetish for leather clothing.
   • The psychologist discussed the nature of foot fetishes.
   • Her fetish involved specific textures and materials.

   المرادفاتfixationkinkobsessionparaphilia

3. Excessive interestB2informal

   An excessive or irrational devotion to a particular thing or activity.

   اهتمام مفرط

   • She has a fetish for collecting vintage watches.
   • His fetish for cleanliness made him clean the house twice a day.
   • The designer had a fetish for minimalist furniture.

   المرادفاتcompulsioncrazefixationinfatuationmaniaobsessionpreoccupation

   الأضدادapathydisinterestindifference