Thirst Trap

Pronunciation: /θɜːrst trap/

Definitions of thirst trap

noun a strategy used to entice or attract someone romantically or sexually

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a thirst trap on social media.

A2 She posted a thirst trap to get more likes.

B1 He fell for her thirst trap and started messaging her.

B2 The celebrity's thirst trap caused a lot of controversy.

C1 The influencer's thirst trap was strategically planned to increase engagement.

C2 Some people criticize using thirst traps as a way to gain attention on social media.

Examples of thirst trap in a Sentence

formal The influencer posted a thirst trap photo on her social media account to attract more followers.

informal Did you see that thirst trap selfie she posted? It got so many likes!

slang He's always posting thirst traps to get attention from girls.

figurative The new luxury car was a thirst trap for anyone who loves fast cars.

Grammatical Forms of thirst trap

• past tense: thirst trapped
• plural: thirst traps
• comparative: more thirst trap
• superlative: most thirst trap
• present tense: thirst traps
• future tense: will thirst trap
• perfect tense: have thirst trapped
• continuous tense: is thirst trapping
• singular: thirst trap
• positive degree: thirst trap
• infinitive: to thirst trap
• gerund: thirst trapping
• participle: thirst trapped

Origin and Evolution of thirst trap

First Known Use: 2011 year

Language of Origin: African American Vernacular English (AAVE)

Story behind the word: The term 'thirst trap' originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a slang term to describe a social media post that is intended to attract attention from others by showcasing one's physical appearance or attractiveness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of social media, the term 'thirst trap' has evolved to also refer to any content or behavior that is designed to elicit attention or validation from others, often in a provocative or attention-grabbing way.