Word Meaning
खींचते
kheenchte
Meaning
Drawing, pulling, or enduring; here, stretching the limbs or suffering longing.
Detailed Meaning
Conjugated form of 'khīñchnā' meaning to pull, drag, or stretch. In this couplet, it forms part of the classical idiom 'khamyāza khīñchnā' (stretching/yawning from hangover or fatigue, and metaphorically bearing the consequence or yearning). It describes the perpetual, unsatisfied craving of the lover who lingers unserved in the tavern.
Etymology
From Sanskrit root 'kṛṣ' (to draw, pull) through Prakrit 'khiñcchaï' to Hindustani 'khīñcnā'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently forms idioms with nouns like 'āh' (sighing), 'tīr' (drawing an arrow), or 'khamyāza' (enduring consequences or hangover).
Examples
Khīñchte haiñ hasrat-e-dīdār meñ dam har lamha
Aah khīñchte hī dharak uṭhtā hai dil