Word Meaning
झमका
jhamkā
hinoun
Meaning
A gleam, sparkle, flash of light, or sudden shimmer.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi poetry, 'झमका' denotes a sharp gleam, flash, or dazzling shimmer. In the given couplet, it evokes the luminous glint of solitary tears hovering and glistening in the eyes. It captures the tragic beauty of unshed or welling grief catching the light.
Etymology
Indic origin, derived from the imitative/onomatopoeic root of 'झमकना' (to sparkle, gleam, or shine).
Usage
In classical verse, it is often employed to describe the gleaming flash of lightning, jewels, or poignant tears glistening in the eye.
Examples
A sudden gleam of tears in the beloved's eyes
The radiant flash of lightning amid the dark sky
Synonyms
चमकदमकझलकदीप्ति
Related Words
झमकनाझिलमिलाहटझमझम