Buxom British (2024)

Watch how the meaning of the word has shifted from 'pliant' to a physical description over centuries:

By the 1870s, it began referring specifically to a woman's physical appearance, indicating a healthy, attractively plump figure. Iconic British Archetypes buxom british

A 1950s starlet so iconic that her name became a nickname for car engine parts and bumper guards on the classic MGB Roadster . Watch how the meaning of the word has

In the 60s and 70s, British actresses in gothic horror films—often wearing signature low-cut period dresses—defined this look for a generation. indicating a healthy

The world-famous "buxom British adventurer" from the Tomb Raider series, who became a cultural staple in the 90s.