Zaftig

Definition

A Yiddish-derived adjective describing someone, typically a woman, who has a full, curvy, or plump body; generously built with flesh. The term is generally used affectionately or descriptively rather than pejoratively.

Example Usage

The 1950s fashion industry celebrated zaftig models with curves and femininity.

Origin

From Yiddish zaftik, derived from German 'saft' meaning 'juice' or 'sap,' implying fullness and vitality.

Fun Fact

The term gained wider English usage through Jewish American culture and is often reclaimed positively in body-positive and feminist contexts.

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