thirst trap

[ thurst trap ]

noun

, Slang.

1. (on the internet) a social media post, especially a selfie or other photo, intended to elicit sexual attention, appreciation of one’s attractiveness, or other positive feedback (often used attributively): Her Instagram account is a thirst trap of foster kittens and rescue puppies.

   Did you see those thirst trap photos of her post-baby body?

   Her Instagram account is a thirst trap of foster kittens and rescue puppies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thirst trap¹

First recorded in 2010–15; thirst ( def ) (in the sense “strong desire”) + trap ¹( def )