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LISTEN: ‘Thirsty’ Might Not Mean What You Think It Does

Carol Jackson

Teens in North Carolina are using the term "thirsty" these days, and they don't mean that they need a drink. The term refers to a specific behavior - one that occurs in social media, or in person. Teen reporter Morgan Manson explains:

Morgan Manson is a rising senior at Hillside Tech Academy in Durham, NC. She produced this story as a part of WUNC's Summer Youth Radio Institute.

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