Word Meaning
खींचूँ
kheenchun
Meaning
I may bear, endure, or pull (specifically used here as bearing coyness).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, the verb is used idiomatically within the phrase 'naaz kheenchna', meaning to indulge or endure a beloved's coyness and whims. The poet longs for the day when he will actively bear the tyrant-beloved's flirtatious haughtiness rather than merely pining for it. It conveys the lover's readiness to happily submit to the playful torment of romantic pride.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'कृष्' (kṛṣ, to pull, drag, draw) through Prakrit into Hindavi/Urdu 'खींचना'.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, 'खींचना' is frequently paired with nouns like 'नाज़', 'दर्द', or 'तीर' to depict enduring suffering or indulging the beloved's pride.
Examples
To bear the sweet coyness of the beloved.
How long shall I endure the sighs of sorrow?