Word Meaning
छेड़ूँ
chheṛūñ
hiverb
Meaning
To tease, provoke, or flirt with (first-person singular subjunctive).
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, this verb signifies playful teasing, provocative banter, or stirring up an emotional response from the beloved. In this couplet, the speaker remarks on intentionally provoking the beloved in the hope of eliciting speech, which proves futile since the beloved is entirely sober.
Etymology
Derived from Old Indo-Aryan / Sanskrit roots related to agitating or disturbing (cognate with Prakrit forms linked to stirring or vexing).
Usage
A common motif in ghazals to describe the lover's playful and desperate attempts to elicit any reaction from an indifferent beloved.
Examples
To tease the reticent beloved for a fleeting smile
To strike a melody upon the strings of the heart
Synonyms
सतानाउकसानातंग करना
Related Words
छेड़छाड़छेड़छेड़ना