dry as a bone vs thirsty

dry as a bone

adj

  • completely dry; totally dry 

thirsty

adj

  • Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink (informal). 

  • Desiring sex. 

  • Needing to drink. 

  • Craving something. 

noun

  • Thirst. 

  • One who is thirsty (for a drink, sex, alcohol, etc.). 

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