Word Meaning
टेढ़े
tedhe
hiadjective
Meaning
Crooked, oblique, obstinate, or displaying swagger and stubborn pride.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning bent or curved, in poetry it often conveys a defiant, prideful, or stubborn posture. In this couplet, combined with 'बाँके' (flamboyant/gallant), it highlights the speaker's own refusal to submit meekly, matching the beloved's coquettish recalcitrance with their own proud swagger.
Etymology
Hindustani tadbhava derived from Sanskrit तिर्यञ्च् (tiryañc, meaning crooked or oblique) via Prakrit.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently used in close conjunction with 'बाँका' (bāñkā) to evoke charming obstinacy, pride, or a flamboyant disposition.
Examples
Walking with a proud and crooked gait.
The charming yet obstinate gestures of the beloved.
Synonyms
कजतिरछेबाँकेहठी
Related Words
टेढ़ाकजीबाँकापनतिरछापन