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February 4, 2025

Word of the Day: Zaftig

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Word of the Day
: February 4, 2025

\ZAHF-tig\ adjective

What It Means

Someone described as zaftig has a full, rounded figure, or in other words is pleasingly plump.

// Portraits of zaftig models are exhibited in the artist's collection.

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