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jhuki: lowered, bent

Description of jhuki: Jhuki is an Urdu adjective meaning lowered, bent downward, or inclined, often describing eyes cast shyly or modestly. Unlike a bold, direct gaze that confronts openly, it conveys subtle restraint and introspection. Differs from uthi hui nazar, which implies an uplifted, confident look. In poetry, like Jagjit Singh's ghazal "Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar," it evokes restless, budding love hidden behind downcast eyes.

1 / 1: jhuki

tavaazo ka tareeqa saahibo poochho suraahi se

ki jaari faiz bhi hai aur

jhuki jaati hai gardan bhi

from the decanter, o friends,

learn the art of humility

it pours generously and yet,

bows its neck in grace

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tavaazo (m) (3)

humility, modesty

tareeqa (m) (1)

way, method, manner

saahibo (m) (1)

dear sirs, o friends

suraahi (f) (1)

flask, pitcher

jaari (3)

ongoing, flowing

faiz (m) (2)

graceful, successful

jhuki (1)

lowered, bent

gardan (m) (1)

neck

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