Word Meaning
ठोकर
ṭhokar
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
A stumble, trip, or kick of the foot against an obstacle.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting the impact of striking one's foot against an object or stumbling, in classical Urdu poetry 'thokar' often signifies disdain, cruelty, or spurning. In this couplet, it conveys the beloved's careless yet haughty demeanor, walking with an awkward gait while trampling the lover without even deigning to kick or acknowledge them.
Etymology
Indo-Aryan / Prakrit origin.
Usage
In the classical ghazal, 'thokar' commonly expresses the harsh blows of worldly fortune or the beloved's casual contempt for the humble lover.
Examples
Enduring the stumbles and cruel blows of time
May your foot not stumble upon the dust of my grave
Synonyms
चोटलग़्ज़िशसदमा
Related Words
ठोकर खानाठोकर लगनालड़खड़ाहट