Definition of THIRSTY

thirsty

Meanings

Plural: thirsties

Adjective Satellite

  • needing moisture
    • "thirsty fields under a rainless sky"
  • (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
    • "thirsty for informaton"
  • able to take in large quantities of moisture
    • "thirsty towels"

Adjective

  • feeling a need or desire to drink
    • "after playing hard the children were thirsty"

Adj

  • Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water.
  • Craving alcohol; especially, experiencing some alcohol withdrawal.
  • Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink.
  • Craving something immaterial.
  • Craving something immaterial.
  • Craving or desiring sex.

Noun

  • One who is thirsty (for a drink, sex, alcohol, etc.).
  • Thirst.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English thirsti, from Old English þurstiġ, from Proto-Germanic *þurstugaz. Equivalent to thirst + -y. Cognate with Dutch dorstig, German durstig.

Scrabble Score: 13

thirsty is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thirsty is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thirsty is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

thirsty is a valid Words With Friends word