thirstier; thirstiest
Definition of thirsty
1a : feeling thirst hungry and thirsty
b : deficient in moisture : parched thirsty land/soil
c : highly absorbent
thirsty towels
d : causing thirst
thirsty work
2a : having a strong desire for something : avid thirsty for knowledge
b informal : feeling or showing a strong desire for attention, approval, or publicity (as on social media)
… the brands did what was inevitable: They began to tweet about the question, hoping to grab some of that attention for their own. For a thirsty brand, the only thing better than April Fools' Day is a hugely viral meme.— Abby Ohlheiser
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