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thirst in Malay

kehausan

UK/θɜːst//θɝst/

thirst in Malay: kehausan, kedahagaan. In English, thirst means 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.

Malay words for thirst

dryness
kehausan, kedahagaan

English meaning of thirst

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
  3. noun A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
  4. noun Sexual lust.

Full definition of thirst

thirst in a sentence

  • We developed a great thirst during our hike.
  • He had quite a thirst on and so headed to his favourite Dublin pub.
  • If you go out in the desert for long without water, the thirst can drive you mad.

Synonyms of thirst

thirst in other languages

Questions about thirst in Malay

What is the meaning of thirst in Malay?
Thirst in Malay is kehausan, kedahagaan.
Apakah maksud thirst dalam bahasa Melayu?
Thirst: kehausan, kedahagaan.
What does thirst mean in English?
Thirst means 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.

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