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fetish

Definition

  • noun: a strong and unusual need or desire for something
  • noun: an object (as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
  • synonyms: baal, juggernaut, amulet

Examples

  • a foot 'fetishist' [=a person who has a foot fetish]

  • He wore a 'fetish' to ward off evil spirits.

  • He has a 'fetish' for secrecy.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I was diagnosed when I was ... No, no, no. Not your cancer story, your real story. Your interests, your hobbies, your passions, your weird fetishes. "Weird fetishes"? Think of something. The first thing that pops in your head. Something you love. Okay. What's that? (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars