i learned a new word today, from NGM.

zaftig

One entry found.

Main Entry:

zaf·tig

Pronunciation:

\ˈzäf-tig, ˈzȯf-\

Variant(s):

also zof·tig \ˈzȯf-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Yiddish zaftik juicy, succulent, from zaft juice, sap, from Middle High German saf, saft, from Old High German saf — more at sap

Date:

circa 1936

of a woman : having a full rounded figure : pleasingly plump



I think this may be a useful word to know. :) Scrabble, anyone?