British — Buxom

Originally buhsum , it meant "humble" or "obedient," coming from the Old English word bugen (to bend).

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

It shifted to describe someone "lively" or "jolly".

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