Word Meaning
फ़रेबी
farebī
hiadjective / noun
Meaning
A deceitful person, fraud, or treacherous lover.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'farebī' denotes a deceptive person or an impostor, usually characterizing the fickle and untruthful beloved. In Mir's couplet, it refers to the beloved whose allure is a trap, underscoring how dangerous it is to yield one's heart to someone so insincere.
Etymology
Persian 'fareb' (deceit, fraud) + agentive suffix '-ī'.
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal tradition as an epithet for the beloved who ensnares lovers through false pretenses and deceitful charms.
Examples
Do not trust the sweet promises of that deceptive beloved.
The heart was lost to a charming cheat.
Synonyms
धोखेबाज़दग़ाबाज़छलियामक्कार
Related Words
फ़रेबफ़रेब-ख़ुर्दाफ़रेब-कारी