fetish
Translation
fetish, fixation, obsession
Examples
He has a fetish for expensive shoes.
He has a fetish for expensive shoes.
The tribe worshipped a small wooden fetish.
The tribe worshipped a small wooden fetish.
Grammar Patterns
a fetish for ((sth.)) an obsession with (sth.) He has a fetish for expensive shoes.
a fetish (as an object) an object of worship The tribe worshipped a small wooden fetish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obsession, fixation, compulsion; (object) amulet, talisman
Etymology
From Portuguese 'feitiço' (charm, sorcery), from Latin 'factīcius' (made by art, artificial).
Memory Tips
Think of 'feet' for the common foot fetish, or connect it to its 'artificial' root, meaning an object with man-made magical power.