FETISH Vs FETISHISTIC

FETISH Vs FETISHISTIC

The first thing to NOTE is that the word "fetish" is a "Noun" and not an "adjective"

ERROR: The man is "fetish"

CORRECT: The man is "fetishistic"

CORRECT: The man is a "fetishist"

FETISH (Noun) >> Meaning:
1. Something, especially an inanimate object, that is believed to have magical powers.
2a. Any object that is involved in fetishism.
2b. A form of behaviour involving fetishism.
3. Any object, activity,etc, to which one is excessively devoted.

FETISHISM (Noun):
1. A condition in which the handling of an inanimate object or part of the body other than the sexual organ is a source of sexual satisfaction.
2. Belief in or recourse to a fetish for magical purposes.

FETISHIST (Noun): A person involved in fetishism.

FETISHISTIC (Adjective): giving to fetishism.


Source: Collins English Dictionary.