A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.

(intransitive) To be thirsty. / (intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

present participle of thirst

The situation of having a thirst for something.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of thirst

plural of thirst

plural of thirsting

thirsty

simple past tense and past participle of thirst

Any of various species of snake of the genus Dipsas, native to Central America.