Word Meaning
टिक
tik
hiadverb
Meaning
A little, for a moment, just, slightly.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'tik' (often vocalized as 'tuk') is an archaic particle meaning 'just a little' or 'for a brief moment'. In this couplet, it implies coming or lingering even momentarily in the temple of the beloved, where the heart surprisingly finds solace.
Etymology
Apabhramsha/Old Indo-Aryan origin, related to Prakrit and cognate with Hindi 'टुक' or 'तनिक'.
Usage
Frequently used by early masters like Mir Taqi Mir to plead with the beloved to pause or pay attention for just a fleeting instant.
Examples
Pause for a moment and hear the cry of the heart.
Turn your glance this way, just a little.
Synonyms
तनिकज़राटुकदम-भर
Related Words
पललम्हाथोड़ारुकना