Meaning of
laaf
लाफ़ • لاف
English
boast; brag
Hindi
शेख़ी; डींग
Urdu
شیخی; ڈینگ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kuchh na paoge mere KHilaaf in subooton se tum
maine jo kuchh kaha hai main phir se bhi kah saktaa hooñ
6
ham amn chahte hain magar zulm ke KHilaaf
gar jang laazmi hai to phir jang hi sahi
63
main KHud ye chahta hooñ ki haalaat hon kharab
mere KHilaaf zahar ugalta phire koi
ai shaKHs ab to mujh ko sab kuchh qubool hai
ye bhi qubool hai ki tujhe cheen le koi
60
khilaaf-e-shart-e-ana tha vo KHvaab men bhi mile
main neend neend ko tarsa magar nahin soya
khilaaf-e-mausam-e-dil tha ki tham gaii baarish
khilaaf-e-ghurbat-e-gham hai ki main nahin roya
52
main aap apni maut ki tayyaariyon men hooñ
mere KHilaaf aap ki saazish fuzool hai
32
ye nasl-e-nau to humeen se javaaz maangegi
so ikhtilaaf ko had se siva nahin rakhna
30
apne KHilaaf faisla KHud hi likha hai aapne
haath bhi mal rahe hain aap aap bahut ajeeb hain
20
gar maante hain aap bhi mujh...ko kasoorwaar
mere khilaaf aap bhi patthar uthaiye
11
daal bhi karti rahi vaa'da khilafi
ped ka poora bharosa khaak karke
11
ye mirii ghazal ka mizaaj hai ki vo qaafiye ke KHilaaf hai
k
abhii raqs karti hai aks par abhii aaiine ke KHilaaf hai
6
kuchh na paoge mere KHilaaf in subooton se tum
maine jo kuchh kaha hai main phir se bhi kah saktaa hooñ
6
ham amn chahte hain magar zulm ke KHilaaf
gar jang laazmi hai to phir jang hi sahi
63
Nuance
Originally, 'laaf' captures the essence of boasting or exaggerating one's achievements or qualities. In poetry, it often reflects the human tendency to inflate one's importance, sometimes humorously, sometimes critically.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'laaf' to explore themes of vanity and self-deception. It can be a tool to critique societal norms or to highlight the folly of pride.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'laaf' serves as a mirror reflecting the human condition, where pride often masks vulnerability.