Word Meaning
बिगड़ना
bigaṛnā
Meaning
To become angry, displeased, or petulant; to frown or take offense.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, the verb denotes turning displeased, showing indignation, or feigning anger as an act of coquetry (nāz). In this couplet, the beloved's sudden display of anger (i'tāb) is weighed against countless deliberate adornments and found far more alluring. It captures the charm of a lover's scowl or reproach over mere conventional beauty.
Etymology
Derived through Prakrit (vigaḍḍaï) from Sanskrit root विकार (vikāra) / विकृत (vikṛta), meaning altered, perturbed, or disfigured.
Usage
In the classical ghazal tradition, the beloved's feigned fury or irritation (bigaṛnā) is celebrated as an enticing display of coquetry rather than actual malice.
Examples
Getting cross over every little word
To frown in graceful anger