Definition of "thirsty" in English

adjective

1. Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water.

   • After all that work in the hot sun, I am really thirsty.

2. (euphemistic) Craving alcohol; especially, experiencing some alcohol withdrawal.

   • After all that work on a stupidly maintained spreadsheet, I am really thirsty.
   • Q: What's with John today? He seems off his game. A: He's pretty thirsty, I think.

3. (informal, uncommon) Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink.

   • Marching is thirsty work.

4. (figurative) Craving something immaterial.

   • thirsty for knowledge
   • thirsty for attention
   • After the president left office, the nation was thirsty for change.

noun

1. (usually in the plural) One who is thirsty (for a drink, sex, alcohol, etc.).

   • Another way to limit the use of thirsty plants […] Here small beds of flowers, azaleas, and other "thirsties" could be grown satisfactorily.

2. Thirst.