adjective General Slang

drouthy

DROOTH-ee · adjective · informal

Thirsty, especially for drink

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Definitions

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Thirsty; inclined to drink. A 'drouth' is a thirst or a heavy drinker.

“It's thirsty work — I'm fair drouthy.”
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drouthy In A Sentence

It's thirsty work — I'm fair drouthy.

Origin & Usage

Scots, from 'drouth' (drought, thirst), from Old English 'drūgað'.

Variants drouthy

People Also Ask

What does 'drouthy' mean?

It means thirsty, especially with a fondness for a drink.

What is a 'drouth'?

A 'drouth' is a thirst, and can also refer to a heavy drinker.

Where does 'drouthy' come from?

It comes from 'drouth' (drought, thirst), from Old English 'drūgað'.

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