Word Meaning
खिसका
khiska
hiverb
Meaning
Slipped away, sneaked off, or quietly departed.
Detailed Meaning
The term literally denotes sliding, shifting, or stealthily slipping away from a place. In this couplet, it carries a satirical and humorous tone, depicting the pious Shaikh beating a prudent and hasty retreat from the tavern upon sensing hostility from the young cupbearers.
Etymology
Indo-Aryan origin; derived from Old Indo-Aryan / Prakrit roots related to sliding or slipping (akin to Sanskrit skhalati/skhal).
Usage
Frequently deployed in Urdu satire and ghazal poetry to mock self-righteous figures making an undignified or secretive escape.
Examples
He quietly slipped away before anyone noticed.
Seeing the crowd turn angry, he sneaked off.
Synonyms
सरकाभागाटला
Related Words
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