makkaar(m): deceitful, hypocritical

Description of makkaar: Makkar is an Urdu word meaning a cunning or deceitful person, often implying sly trickery or con artistry in dealings. Unlike a straightforward liar who fabricates tales, a makkar employs clever manipulation to deceive others for personal gain. Differs from a mere cheat, as it evokes habitual, fox-like scheming rooted in South Asian cultural idioms. In Urdu poetry, like Ghalib's ghazals, it portrays lovers as makkar, artfully hiding true affections