Word Meaning
ज़बाँ-दराज़
zabaan-daraaz
hiadjective
Meaning
Loquacious, insolent, or sharp-tongued; literally long-tongued.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'one with a long tongue', the term refers to someone who speaks excessively, impudently, or out of turn. In classical Urdu ghazal, it is often employed in self-address, reprimanding one's own garrulous or insolent speech. In this couplet, Mir addresses his own outspoken tongue, urging it to finally be silent after speaking too much.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'zabān' (tongue) + 'darāz' (long).
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals as a poetic apostrophe to oneself, reprimanding the tongue for speaking excessively or insolently.
Examples
O sharp-tongued one, embrace silence now.
His insolent tongue caused all the trouble.
Synonyms
मुँहफ़टबकवादीगुस्ताख़वाचाल
Related Words
ज़बाँ-दराज़ीदराज़ज़बाँख़ामोश