Word Meaning
चस्पाँ
chaspāñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Clinging, adhering, or tightly fitting, especially of garments.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning affixed or adhering, it denotes garments that are tight-fitting and cling closely to the body. In this couplet, it describes beloveds wearing figure-hugging robes ('chaspāñ jāme') whose physical beauty creates a ravishing turmoil. It emphasizes the allure of a revealed silhouette.
Etymology
Persian 'chaspān' (چسپاں), present participle of 'chaspīdan' (چسپیدن), meaning to stick, adhere, or cling.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, it is frequently used to evoke the sensual allure of the beloved through form-fitting and revealing attire.
Examples
a tight robe clinging to the slender waist
a notice affixed to the doorway
Synonyms
चुस्ततंगसटा हुआचिपका हुआ
Related Words
जामाक़बाचस्पाँ करनाचस्पीदगी