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thirst traps

thirst traps is the plural of thirst trap.

Meaning of thirst trap

Noun

thirst trap (plural thirst traps)

  1. (Internet) A nonpornographic but sexually suggestive selfie or video posted on social media in order to elicit compliments or arouse thirst (sexual lust).
    • If you are successful, the person you are targeting will be tempted to comment. Might even actually comment. Might even “slide into your DMs.” If so, you have pulled off your very own thirst trap.2017 December 21, Valeriya Safronova, “Instagram Is Now a Dating Platform, Too. Here’s How It Works.”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

Questions about thirst traps

What is thirst traps the plural of?
Thirst traps is the plural of thirst trap.

Words near thirst traps in the dictionary

  1. Thirsks
  2. thirst
  3. thirst snake
  4. thirst snakes
  5. thirst trap
  6. thirst traps
  7. thirst-buster
  8. thirst-busters
  9. thirst-quenching
  10. thirsted
  11. thirster

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