Word Meaning
उड़ती
uṛtī
hiadjective
Meaning
Flying, fleeting, or passing; unconfirmed (as of a rumour).
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'flying' or 'in flight', in this poetic context it functions idiomatically to describe a vague, circulating rumour ('uṛtī sī ik k͟habar'). It evokes the transient and unconfirmed nature of news heard in passing from the birds about the arrival of spring.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'ड्डी' (to fly) through Prakrit 'उड्डइ', developing into Hindustani 'उड़ना'.
Usage
In classical ghazals, it is most often paired with 'ख़बर' to denote an elusive or unverified whisper of change or reunion.
Examples
a fleeting rumour
a flying glance
Synonyms
गुज़रतीअपुष्टगर्दिशी
Related Words
उड़नाउड़ानउड़ता