Word Meaning
नुकीले
nukile
Meaning
Sharp, pointed; figuratively, a striking, sharp-featured, or coquettish beloved.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning sharp or pointed like a blade or spear, the word is used substantively in the oblique case here to denote a charming, dashing beloved. In the couplet, it plays upon the imagery of eyelashes resembling pointed spears ('sinān-e-mizha'), emphasizing both sharp physical features and sharp, piercing coquetry.
Etymology
Derived from the Persian 'nok' (point, tip) combined with the Hindustani adjectival suffix '-īlā'.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, physical sharpness is often metaphorically mapped onto the beloved's captivating gaze and dashing elegance.
Examples
The sharp-edged glance pierced straight through the heart.
His dashing grace charmed everyone in the gathering.