Definitions for thirsty

thirsty thirst·y

Spelling: [thur-stee]
IPA: /ˈθɜr sti/

Thirsty is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 92 anagrams from letters in thirsty (hirstty).

Definitions for thirsty

adjective

  1. feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
  2. needing moisture, as land; parched; dry or arid:
  3. eagerly desirous; eager:
  4. causing thirst:

Origin of thirsty

before 950; Middle English thirsti, Old English thyrstig; akin to Dutch dorstig, German durstig, Sanskrit tṛṣita thirsty

Examples for thirsty

For thirsty residents in dry counties, that means another long drive for a beer.

Singing is thirsty work, and everyone repairs to the pub afterwards.

His discovery of the tuberculosis bacteria had given him a taste of fame, and made him thirsty for more.

He did not move, but sat staring at her like a thirsty man drinking.

It seems to me as if I could drink it all the time, I am so thirsty.

Nor,' said Little Dorrit, as he softly put her glass towards her, 'nor thirsty.

It had a blemish, in the nature of currant jelly, on its chin; and was a thirsty child.

We are thirsty for his signature wit, warmth, and homespun wisdom.

Leaving me here hungry and thirsty and tired, to starve, for anything they care!

And when I did finally get out of bed, I was so thirsty I made my way to the kitchen crawling along the floor.

Word Value for thirsty
Scrable

13

Words with friends

11

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