Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Social media thirst trap
Thirst trap
A photo or video posted mainly to attract admiration or flirtatious attention.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“A post designed to attract”
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS
“That gym selfie is a thirst trap.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Can be sexual; avoid shaming the person posting.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.