Die of curiosity Meaning in English

expression

US

DYE-uhv kyur-ee-AH-suh-tee

UK

DYE-ov kyur-ih-OS-i-tee

Definition

To be extremely eager or impatient to know something, sometimes to the point of feeling serious discomfort.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, exaggerated expression—not literal death. Used to show strong impatience or desire for an answer. Commonly followed by questions ("I'm dying of curiosity—what happened?"). Avoid using in formal writing.

• Spanish: morir de curiosidad
• Portuguese (BR): morrer de curiosidade
• Portuguese (PT): morrer de curiosidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 好奇心要死了 - 因好奇心快死了
• Chinese (Traditional): 好奇心要死了 - 因好奇心快死了
• Hindi: जिज्ञासा से मर जाना
• Arabic: أموت من الفضول
• Bengali: কৌতূহল থেকে মরে যাচ্ছি
• Russian: умереть от любопытства
• Japanese: 好奇で死にそう
• Vietnamese: chết vì tò mò
• Korean: 호기심에 죽을 것 같다
• Turkish: meraktan ölmek
• Urdu: تجسس سے مر جانا
• Indonesian: mati karena penasaran

Example Sentences

I'm going to die of curiosity if you don't tell me the secret.

basic

The kids will die of curiosity waiting for the surprise.

basic

She said she'd explain later, but I might die of curiosity before then.

basic

Seriously, I'm about to die of curiosity over your big news! Spill it!

natural

Don't leave me hanging—I'm gonna die of curiosity if you keep me waiting like this.

natural

You can't just text "guess what" and disappear! Now I'll die of curiosity all day.

natural