thirsty
[ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i]
Thirsty means feeling very thirsty, which is when your body needs more water. It's like having a big empty cup that really needs to be filled.
When people say they're thirsty, it usually means they need something to drink right away. You might hear someone ask for a glass of water because they're thirsty after playing outside or working hard in the sun. Maybe you'll see them drinking a whole bottle of juice because they've been thirsty all day. If someone's feeling tired and grumpy too, being thirsty is probably making things worse.
How common is "thirsty"?
Word thirsty is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Needing to drink.
Example: After all that work I am really thirsty.
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