Word Meaning
झपकी
jhapki
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
A brief nap, a doze, or momentary closing of the eyes.
Detailed Meaning
Denotes a momentary snooze, doze, or the quick closing of the eyelids. In this couplet, it symbolizes the extreme brevity and transience of human existence, suggesting that life passes in the mere blink of an eye or a split-second nap.
Etymology
Derived from the Indo-Aryan/Hindi root 'jhap' (associated with blinking, closing, or sudden motion).
Usage
In ghazals, 'jhapki' is frequently paired with ocular metaphors to vividly portray the fleeting, fragile nature of life and worldly pleasures.
Examples
lost in a brief doze during the long night
a single blink ending the revelry of life
Synonyms
ऊँघनींदख़्वाब
Related Words
झपकनापलकनींदचश्मक