The adj thirsty has 4 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) thirsty -- (needing moisture; "thirsty fields under a rainless sky")
2. thirsty -- (feeling a need or desire to drink; "after playing hard the children were thirsty")
3. athirst, hungry, thirsty -- ((usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton")
4. thirsty -- (able to take in large quantities of moisture; "thirsty towels")