How do you use "Thirsty" in a sentence?

He's so thirsty, always in her DMs. That's a thirst trap photo. Stop being so thirsty, it's embarrassing.

Thirsty

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Meaning: Desperately seeking attention or validation, especially romantic/sexual.

拼命寻求关注或认可，尤其是在恋爱/性方面。

Buscar desesperadamente atención o validación, especialmente romántica/sexual.

必死に注目や承認を求めること、特に恋愛面・性的な面で。

필사적으로 관심이나 인정을 구하는 것, 특히 연애/성적인 면에서.

'Thirsty' describes desperate seeking of attention, especially romantic or sexual. 'Thirst trap' = a photo designed to attract attention. Being 'thirsty' is generally seen as embarrassing—trying too hard.

「Thirsty」形容拼命寻求关注，尤其是在恋爱或性方面。「Thirst trap」＝为吸引关注而精心设计的照片。「Thirsty」通常被视为丢脸的——太用力了。

«Thirsty» describe la búsqueda desesperada de atención, sobre todo romántica o sexual. «Thirst trap» = una foto diseñada para atraer atención. Ser «thirsty» generalmente se considera vergonzoso: esforzarse demasiado.

「Thirsty」は必死に注目を求めている様子、特に恋愛や性的な面で。「Thirst trap」＝注目を集めるために設計された写真。「Thirsty」であることは一般的に恥ずかしいとされる——必死すぎる。

'Thirsty'는 관심을 필사적으로 구하는 것, 특히 연애적·성적 관심을 말한다. 'Thirst trap' = 관심을 끌기 위해 올리는 사진. 'Thirsty'한 것은 대체로 창피한 것—너무 애쓰는 것으로 보인다.

Examples

He's so thirsty, always in her DMs.
他太饥渴了，总是私信她
Es tan desesperado, siempre en sus mensajes privados
彼はめちゃくちゃ必死、いつも彼女のDMにいる
그는 완전 목마름, 항상 그녀 DM에 있어.
That's a thirst trap photo.
那是一张钓鱼照
Esa foto es un thirst trap
あれは注目を引くための写真だ
저건 관심 끌기용 사진이야.
Stop being so thirsty, it's embarrassing.
别那么饥渴了，太丢人了
Deja de ser tan desesperado, da vergüenza
そんなに必死にならないで、恥ずかしいよ
그렇게 목마르게 굴지 마, 창피해.

Pronunciation

/ˈθɜːsti/

Usage Guide

Context: dating, social media, attention-seeking

Tone: critical, judgemental

✓ Do Say

Thirsty
饥渴的
desesperado/a
必死な
서스티
Thirst trap
钓鱼照
trampa para ligar
サースト・トラップ
서스트 트랩
Thirsting
渴望中
ir con sed
ガツガツしている
서스팅

Common Mistakes

Generally negative—implies desperation

Origin & History

From the metaphor of thirsting (craving) for attention. Popularised in Black American slang and spread through social media. 'Thirst trap' emerged with Instagram—photos specifically designed to attract attention.

Etymology: Metaphor: thirsting (craving) for attention

First recorded: AAVE origin, thirst trap 2010s

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s onwards

Generation: Gen Z, Millennials

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Instagram; Dating culture

Regional notes: AAVE origin, global usage.

Variations

ThirstyThirstThirst trap