Yiddish Word of the Day: "Zatfig"

Definition: Having a full, shapely figure; pleasingly plump.
Example Sentence: "She has a zaftig figure, just like the beauties in old paintings."

A Little History: "Zaftig," a Yiddish term derived from the German 'saftig' (meaning juicy), has made quite the journey. It’s used to describe someone who is pleasantly plump, or as some might say, full-figured.

Picture this: Your aunt Bertha, the one who, as she hugs you, seems to envelop you in a loving bear-like squeeze that's somehow reminiscent of being gently tackled by a marshmallow. She's the embodiment of life lived to its fullest, a testament to the joy of a second helping.

In a world where skinny is often celebrated, Yiddish steps in with "zaftig" to remind us that there's beauty to be found in the well-rounded, the curvy, the pleasantly plump. And while diet gurus may disagree, Yiddish wisdom tells us there's something to be said for an enthusiastic appetite and a zest for life that's reflected in a generously proportioned figure.

So here's to the zaftig ones among us, who fill not just their plates, but also the room with their laughter, warmth, and zest for life. In the grand smorgasbord of existence, they are the hearty main course to a skinny salad's side dish.