ZAFTIG

TileHead’s Word of the Day for 14 December 2011

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ZAFTIG  (adj.)

Definition(s):

1. (adj.) having a full, shapely figure; curvaceous
2. (adj.) full-bosomed

Useful information for game players:

• Front hooks: (none)
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• Wraparounds: (none)
• Other Spellings: ZOFTIG
• Related Forms: (none)

Epilogue:
This is another useful word from the colorful and evocative Yiddish language.  It derives from the Yiddish zaftik (“juicy”) and probably ultimately from the Middle High German saft (“juice”).  Depending on your point of view, you might prefer near-synonyms such as BUXOM, CURVACEOUS, or VOLUPTUOUS.

This week’s theme: Words starting with the letter Z

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