Word Meaning
झमकी
jhamki
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
A quick glimpse, fleeting flash, glitter, or coquettish peek.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to a sudden flash of light, glitter, or a brief, tantalizing glimpse of beauty. In the given couplet, it describes the playful, half-revealed appearance of the beloved's face from under the veil. It encapsulates the sweet torment of seeing only a momentary sparkle of beauty.
Etymology
Derived from the Indic/Prakrit root associated with 'jhamak' (flash, shimmer, sparkle).
Usage
Common in romantic ghazals to evoke the brief, tantalizing glimpse of a beloved's partially unveiled face.
Examples
A fleeting glimpse of the radiant face
Revealing a quick flash from behind the veil
Synonyms
झलकचमकजल्वा
Related Words
झमकझमकानाझिलमिल