fetish

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее объект, часть тела или действие, которые являются предметом чрезмерного или иррационального поклонения, часто с сексуальным подтекстом.esSustantivo que designa un objeto, parte del cuerpo o acción que es objeto de adoración excesiva o irracional, a menudo con connotación sexual.frNom désignant un objet, une partie du corps ou une pratique qui fait l'objet d'une vénération excessive ou irrationnelle, souvent avec une connotation sexuelle.deEin Gegenstand, ein Körperteil oder eine Handlung, die Gegenstand übermäßiger oder irrationaler Verehrung sind, oft mit sexueller Konnotation.ptSubstantivo que designa um objeto, parte do corpo ou ação que é alvo de adoração excessiva ou irracional, frequentemente com conotação sexual.zh指被过度或非理性崇拜的物品、身体部位或行为，常带有性方面的含义。arاسم يدل على شيء أو جزء من الجسم أو فعل يُبالغ في تقديسه أو التعلق به بشكل غير عقلاني، وغالباً ما يكون له دلالة جنسية.

1. Object of devotion C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruФетишesFetiche (objeto de culto)frFétichedeFetischptFetichezh拜物arصنم

   Synonyme: amuletcharmidoltalismantotem

2. Sexual fixation C1 formal

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

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

   ruФетишesFetiche sexualfrFétichisme sexueldeFetischptFetichezh恋物癖arفيتيش

   Synonyme: fixationkinkobsessionparaphilia

3. Excessive interest B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЧрезмерный интересesobsesiónfrFétiche (au sens figuré)deÜbermäßiges InteresseptInteresse excessivozh过度迷恋arاهتمام مفرط

   Synonyme: compulsioncrazefixationinfatuationmaniaobsessionpreoccupation

   Antonyme: apathydisinterestindifference

• fetishes plural form
• fetishes' possessive plural form
• fetish's possessive singular form