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thirsty

adjective

Needing to drink.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/ /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Needing to drink.

    “After all that work I am really thirsty.”

  2. Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink (informal).

  3. Craving something.

    “After the president left office, the nation was thirsty for change.”

  4. Desiring sex.

    “This is the third time that girl brought up her crush. She must really be thirsty for her.”

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Example Sentences

After all that work I am really thirsty.
After the president left office, the nation was thirsty for change.
This is the third time that girl brought up her crush. She must really be thirsty for her.

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