Word Meaning
ख़ाम
khām
hiadjective
Meaning
Raw, immature, crude, vain, or foolish.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning raw, unripe, or unbaked, in Urdu poetry it frequently signifies foolishness, false hope, or lack of maturity. In this couplet, in the phrase 'khayal-e-kham', it denotes a naive delusion or vain, foolish assumption of trusting someone's deceitful vows.
Etymology
Persian (خام), meaning raw, crude, unripe, or inexperienced.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it is most often paired with 'khayal' (khayal-e-kham) to lament naive expectations or futile delusions in love.
Examples
khayal-e-kham (vain thought or futile delusion)
pukhta-o-kham (mature and immature)
Synonyms
कच्चानापुख़्ताबातिलअपरिपक्व
Related Words
ख़ामीपुख़्ताख़याल-ए-ख़ाम