Word Meaning
झिड़की
jhiṛkī
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
A sharp rebuke, scolding, chiding, or haughty snub.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'jhiṛkī' denotes a sharp reprimand, contemptuous brush-off, or harsh word, typically administered by the beloved. In the cited couplet, it represents the bitter routine of anger, abuse, and reproach that has replaced the beloved's former benevolence and affection.
Etymology
Derived from the Indo-Aryan verbal root 'jhiṛaknā' (to snap at, chide, or rebuke).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, a 'jhiṛkī' is often romanticized as a perverse form of attention from a capricious beloved, though here it signifies unvarnished cruelty.
Examples
A harsh rebuke from the beloved
Enduring every scolding with patience
Synonyms
डाँटफटकारदुत्कारलतड़
Related Words
झिड़कनाघुड़कीझिड़क