Word Meaning
लगावट
lagawat
hinoun
Meaning
Affectation, coquetry, feigned love, or endearing artifice.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'lagawat' denotes coquettish affection, feigned tenderness, or artful intimacy meant to captivate. In this couplet, it refers to the beloved's tears shed with alluring artifice and pretended sorrow, which exerts a lethal charm over the lover.
Etymology
Derived from Hindustani / Old Hindi verb 'lagana' (लगाना).
Usage
Used in the classical ghazal to convey the charming duplicity and coquettish gestures of the beloved.
Examples
words laced with sweet affectation
the coquetry of her gentle glance
Synonyms
बनावटनाज़नख़रादिखावा
Related Words
लगावउल्फ़तअंदाज़