thirst•y
Pronunciation: (thûr'stē), [key]
— thirst•i•er, thirst•i•est.
- feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
- needing moisture, as land; parched; dry or arid: the thirsty soil.
- eagerly desirous; eager: thirsty for news.
- causing thirst: Digging is thirsty work.
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