bilak(m): sobbing, shaking

Description of bilak: Bilak is an Urdu word meaning a loud, wailing cry or lament, often expressing profound grief or sorrow. Unlike everyday weeping, it conveys an unrestrained, piercing vocal outburst that echoes through open spaces. Differs from subdued sobbing by its raw intensity and public nature, typically performed by women at funerals or tragedies. In Urdu poetry, bilak evokes heartbroken souls keening under moonlit skies, amplifying themes of irreplaceable loss.