thirst comment
/θɜːrst ˈkɒmɛnt/
CommonA comment on someone's post that is openly flirtatious or expresses strong attraction.
Can range from playful and flattering to cringe or creepy depending on context. Mutual attraction makes it cute. Unwanted attention makes it uncomfortable.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | bro left a thirst comment on her post and she liked it | He flirted publicly in her comments and got a positive signal back. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | i posted one photo and the thirst comments came in immediately | Multiple people left obviously flirtatious comments right after posting. | instagram, 2024 |
| 03 | celebrities see my thirst comments and i am at peace with that | The person is unbothered by celebrities seeing their flirtatious comments. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | her comment section is just thirst comments from the same three guys | A few people are repeatedly and obviously attracted to her and it shows. |
Use it when
- Someone leaves an obviously flirtatious comment on a photo.
- A comment is about someone's appearance with zero relevance to the post.
- Someone is calling out obvious flirting in another person's comments.
- Joking about your own attraction to a celebrity or creator.
Do not use it when
- The comment is a genuine compliment with no flirtatious intent.
- You mean someone sent a direct message instead of commenting.Use “dm-slide” instead.
Variations and related forms
Thirst comment vs dm slide
thirst comment
A thirst comment is public and visible to anyone on the post.
VS
dm-slide
A dm slide is private, sent directly to someone's inbox.
Origin and context
Combines 'thirst' (slang for obvious sexual or romantic desire) with the literal act of commenting on social media. Emerged alongside Instagram and early social media culture in the 2010s.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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