"Thirsty people" refers to individuals who have a strong desire or craving for something, typically related to attention, validation, or affection. Full definition
This community - driven initiative uses an app to connect thirsty people with businesses that will fill bottles with tap water. (treehugger.com)
We conversed over warm, caffeinated beverages and good eats, and sat there until crowds of thirsty people cluttered the entrance, making the place much too stuffy for our enjoyment. (ohladycakes.com)
In a previous study, Winkielman and colleagues reported that showing brief images of happy faces to thirsty people led them to drink more of a beverage immediately afterwards, whereas images of scowling faces led them to drink less. (sciencedaily.com)