Word Meaning
तंज़
tanz
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
Sarcasm, irony, taunt, or mockery.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu literature, 'tanz' refers to biting irony, veiled mockery, or a sharp taunt aimed at another. In the cited verse, the lover laments that the beloved is completely oblivious to affection and grace, yet thoroughly skilled in barbed remarks, insinuations, and indirect attacks.
Etymology
Arabic origin from the root 'ṭ-n-z' (ط-ن-ز), denoting mockery, ridicule, or derision.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'tanz' frequently characterizes the beloved's cruel wit, the preacher's hollow reproaches, or the poet's bitter commentary on the hypocrisies of society.
Examples
tanz o mazaah (satire and humor)
baat baat par tanz karna (to mock or taunt at every turn)
Synonyms
तानाकटाक्षव्यंग्यछींटाकशी
Related Words
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