adj
zaftig
Zaftig (adj) means having a rounded, curvy figure viewed as sexually alluring; shapely and full-bodied; large-framed.
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Having a rounded, curvy figure viewed as sexually alluring; shapely and full-bodied; large-framed.
"Mrs Stahlbaum, a much more zaftig figure than the Housekeeper, wears a strawberry blonde wig with bangs, her hair tied back in a bun."
— Gay Morris, Moving Words: Re-Writing Dance (1996)
"Tor's “old lady,” Bari, is a warmer zaftig presence."
— Jennifer Egan, What the Forest Remembers (2022)
"Sportcasters are drawn from three different talent pools. Some are professional media people, others are ex-coaches and the most zaftig lot are ex-players."
— Washington Journalism Review (1980)
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Etymology
From Yiddish זאַפֿטיק (zaftik), cognate to German saftig (“juicy”). Doublet of sappy.
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zoftig
buxom
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of zaftig?
"zaftig" (adj) means having a rounded, curvy figure viewed as sexually alluring; shapely and full-bodied; large-framed.
What is another word for zaftig?
Other words for "zaftig" include zoftig, buxom.
What is the opposite of zaftig?
Opposites of "zaftig" include thin, lean.
