Word Meaning
दुज़्दीदा
duzdīda
hiadjective
Meaning
Stolen, furtive, stealthy, or surreptitious; done secretly.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'duzdīda' denotes an action done covertly or on the sly, derived from the verb for stealing. In this couplet, it qualifies 'nigah' (glance), portraying the beloved's shy, stolen look cast surreptitiously before meeting the lover's eyes directly. It captures the essence of modesty, coquetry, and clandestine affection.
Etymology
Persian, past participle of 'duzdīdan' (دزدیدن, to steal), from 'duzd' (دزد, thief).
Usage
Most commonly paired as an izafat construct with 'nigah' or 'nazar' in the ghazal tradition to evoke coy, stolen glances.
Examples
duzdīda nigāh (a stolen glance)
tabassum-e-duzdīda (a furtive smile)
Synonyms
पोशीदामख़्फ़ीपिन्हाँचोरी-छिपे
Related Words
दुज़्ददुज़्दीनिगह