adjective Internet Slang

Thirsty

/ˈθɜːr.sti/ · adjective · slang

Desperate for attention, validation, or romantic/sexual interest — visibly craving it.

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Definitions

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Describes someone who's obviously desperate for attention, approval, or romantic interest. Being thirsty means craving it a little too openly.

“Commenting on every post she makes is so thirsty.”
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Often paired with "thirst trap," a deliberately alluring photo posted to attract attention.

“That selfie was a clear thirst trap.”
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Can apply to craving attention or validation in general, not just romantic.

“He's thirsty for likes, posting ten times a day.”
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Thirsty In A Sentence

Triple-texting is a bit thirsty.
The whole comment section is thirsty.
Don't be thirsty, play it cool.

Origin & Usage

"Thirsty" for desperate, especially for attention or sex, comes from AAVE and hip-hop and spread through internet culture in the 2010s, with "thirst trap" becoming a related staple.

Variants ThirstThirst trapBig thirsty
Tags #aave#gen-z#dating#internet

People Also Ask

What does thirsty mean in slang?

Thirsty means desperate for attention, validation, or romantic interest — visibly craving it.

Where did thirsty come from?

It comes from AAVE and hip-hop and spread through internet culture in the 2010s.

What's a thirst trap?

A thirst trap is a deliberately alluring photo posted to attract attention or compliments.

How do you use thirsty in a sentence?

For example: "that's thirsty" — meaning desperate for attention.

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