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thirsty definition

thirsty (t̸hʉrs′tē)

adjective thirstier thirst′i·er, thirstiest thirst′i·est

  1. feeling thirst; wanting to drink
    1. lacking water or moisture; dry; parched thirsty fields
    2. very absorbent
  3. Informal causing thirst thirsty work
  4. having a strong desire; craving

Etymology: ME thyrsti < OE thurstig

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