Zaftig (adj)
zaf-tig
(feminine) Having a full rounded figure, plump.
Chiefly North American and brand new to my ears today. From Yiddish saftig (juicy).
Example sentences
“She still looked youthful but age had made her zaftig.”
“The zaftig lady who works in the shop.”
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It was used in “Lying to be perfect” – first time I heard it 🙂