fetich

fet·ish

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fet-ish, fee-tish]
- /ˈfɛt ɪʃ, ˈfi tɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fet-ish, fee-tish]
- /ˈfɛt ɪʃ, ˈfi tɪʃ/

Definitions of fetich word

noun fetich an object regarded with awe as being the embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit or as having magical potency. 1
noun fetich any object, idea, etc., eliciting unquestioning reverence, respect, or devotion: to make a fetish of high grades. 1
noun fetich Psychology. any object or nongenital part of the body that causes a habitual erotic response or fixation. 1
noun fetich Dated form of fetish. 1

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Origin of fetich

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; earlier fateish < Portuguese feitiço charm, sorcery (noun), artificial (adj.) < Latin factīcius factitious; replacing fatisso, fetisso < Portuguese, as above

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Parts of speech for Fetich

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fetich popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fetich usage trend in Literature

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