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title: "thirsty · GenZ Decoded"
description: "thirsty: Openly desperate for attention, approval, or romantic interest. Example: \"He's so thirsty in her comments.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# thirsty

Gen Z[#dating](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/dating/)

**Meaning.** Openly desperate for attention, approval, or romantic interest.

See it in a sentence

He's so thirsty in her comments.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    thirsty,[down bad](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/down-bad/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [attention whore](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/attention-whore/)

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    [hard up](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hard-up/)

- Plain English

    openly desperate for attention, approval, or romantic interest

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## Related slang

- [sneaky link](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/sneaky-link/): A secret romantic or sexual partner kept hidden from others.
- [soft launch](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/soft-launch/): To hint at a new relationship online without fully showing who the person is.
- [valid](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/valid/): Valid is often used to affirm that someone's feelings or opinions are reasonable or supported.
- [zaddy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/zaddy/): A handsome, stylish, confident, well-dressed older man.

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