Learn the other meaning of 'thirsty' - The English We Speak

Hello and welcome to The English

We Speak with me, Feifei ...

... and me, Roy. Feifei, did you get me

a drink of water?

No, I did not! Go and get yourself one!

But I thought you were bringing me one

because I overheard you

saying to Neil that I was

really thirsty.

Oh right. Sorry. You weren't meant to hear

that. I meant that you're thirsty on social

media. You're always posting photos

of yourself trying to get

compliments and attention.

I most certainly am not. What makes

you think that I post on

social media just to get attention?

I have seen some of your elaborate

and ridiculous photos! You posted

one the other day with

a big rat and another where you

were dressed as a superhero!

I didn't do that to get attention - I'm not

thirsty! And it wasn't a big rat, it was my

dog!

Right, let's listen to some examples.

Geoff said Sandra's photos were attention-

seeking. I told him she's thirsty.

Stop being so thirsty. Why do you always

have to post photos just to get attention?

Vladimir is so thirsty. He's always

sharing photos of himself

and a puppy - just to get likes!

This is The English We Speak from BBC

Learning English and we're

talking about the word 'thirsty',

which is an adjective to describe

people who are trying very hard

to get attention and

praise.

I must admit - a lot of people on social

media seem really thirsty.

They're always posting

photos to get likes. You can also say that

someone is 'fishing for compliments'.

Or 'attention-seeking'. That's another way

of saying 'thirsty'. Which reminds me - you

look really hot. Do you still want

that drink of water?

Yes, please! I'm really thirsty.

Haha got you! I recorded you

admitting that you're really thirsty.

Next time you post

something, I have proof.

But I only wanted a drink.

Get it yourself! Bye Roy!

Oh Bye!