Word Meaning
लब-ब-ख़ंदा
lab-ba-khanda
hiadjective
Meaning
With lips parted in laughter or a smile; smilingly open.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian descriptive compound denoting lips that are open in laughter or smiling. In this verse, it is used with 'waa' (open) to describe how absolute despair ('yaas') cynically and widely smiles upon the childish, futile pursuits of hope in both worlds. It evokes a grim, mocking irony rather than gentle happiness.
Etymology
Persian compound composed of 'lab' (lip) + preposition 'ba' (with/at) + 'khanda' (laughter/smile).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, this phrase captures the mocking smile of fate or the delicate opening of a rosebud.
Examples
The bud opened at dawn with lips parted in laughter.
Watching our defeat, the adversary stood with lips curled in a smile.
Synonyms
ख़ंदा-लबमुस्कुरातालब-कुशा
Related Words
ख़ंदालबतबस्सुमयास