Meaning of
qahqohe
क़हक़हे • قہقہے
English
laughter; loud laughter
Hindi
हँसी; ठहाका
Urdu
قہقہہ; بلند قہقہہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
qahqahe odh ke ja to rahe ho dost magar
ye udaasi hai chhu
paa.e se nahin chhupti hai
0
ek us..ko hi pata thii meri aadat
vo nahin hansta tha mere kahkahe par
42
sunaaye dil kahaanii aur dikhe KHaamosh
ye dhadkan aur saare qahqahe KHaamosh
kabhi jab gaur se dekhi koi soorat
bashar aañkhen sawaali lab mile KHaamosh
7
na vo qahqahe na vo mahfilein na vo may-kade kii hai raunqen
hua kya ki dekhte-dekhte ye nizaam saara badal gaya
4
sabse kathin sawaal poochta hai
hamse hamaara haal poochta hai
javaab kahkahe se nikalte hain
poochne vaala bemisaal poochta hai
2
qabr men qahqohe hain usii ki sanad
boli thii KHush rahe tu jahaan bhi rahe
1
labon ko kuchh to naye saal qahqohe dena
puraani aankhoñ ko kuchh khwaab ab naye dena
1
diya hai hukm ghamon ne tamaam umr shajar
tawaaf-e-khaana-e-lab qahqahe nahin karenge
0
qahqahe odh ke ja to rahe ho dost magar
ye udaasi hai chhu
paa.e se nahin chhupti hai
0
ek us..ko hi pata thii meri aadat
vo nahin hansta tha mere kahkahe par
42
Nuance
The word 'qahqohe' evokes the sound of hearty laughter, a burst of joy that fills the air. In poetry, it symbolizes moments of unrestrained happiness and the infectious nature of true mirth.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qahqohe' to capture the essence of joy and celebration. It often contrasts with silence or sorrow, emphasizing the power of laughter to uplift and connect.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'qahqohe' is a reminder of the lightness that laughter brings. It celebrates the moments when joy overflows and connects us all.