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- [zahf-tik, -tig]
- /ˈzɑf tɪk, -tɪg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zahf-tik, -tig]
- /ˈzɑf tɪk, -tɪg/
Definitions of zaftig word
- adjective zaftig (of a woman) having a pleasantly plump figure. 1
- adjective zaftig full-bodied; well-proportioned. 1
- noun zaftig (of a woman) having a full, rounded figure ; plump. 1
- adjective zaftig (of a woman) plump and voluptuous 0
- adjective zaftig having a full, shapely figure 0
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Origin of zaftig
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; < Yiddish zaftik literally, juicy, succulent; compare Middle High German saftec, derivative of saf(t), Old High German saf (German Saft) sap1, juice
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Parts of speech for Zaftig
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zaftig popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for zaftig
adjective zaftig
- bosomy — (of a woman) having large breasts
- ample — If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra.
- built — Built is the past tense and past participle of build.
- busty — If you describe a woman as busty, you mean that she has large breasts.
- chubby — A chubby person is rather fat.
Antonyms for zaftig
adjective zaftig
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- petite — (of a woman) short and having a small, trim figure; diminutive.
- small — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- lean — to incline or bend from a vertical position: She leaned out the window.
- skinny — very lean or thin; emaciated: a skinny little kitten.
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