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Description of chupa: "Chupa" is a Spanish word meaning sucker. In English, it refers to something that sucks or draws in, derived from the verb "chupar," meaning to suck. Unlike English equivalents that often carry colloquial or slang connotations, "chupa" maintains straightforward descriptive usage across Spanish-speaking contexts. Differs from related terms like "chupador," which specifically denotes an object designed for sucking. In literary and poetic usage, the word evokes sensory imagery, frequently appearing

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khilna kahin chupa bhi hai chaahat ke phool ka

li ghar mein saans

aur gali tak mehak gayi

has the blooming of love’s flower

ever been discreet?

i smelled the flower at home

and the fragrance filled the streets

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gali (f) (8)

street

phool (m) (14)

flowers, flower

chupa (1)

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chaahat (f) (3)

longing, desire

saans (m) (1)

breath

mehak (m) (2)

fragrance, scent

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

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