Meaning of
shokh
शोख़ • شوخ
English
mischievous; playful; lively
Hindi
शरारती; चंचल; जीवंत
Urdu
شوخ; چنچل; زندہ دل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
shokh ne kya hi zulf lahraai
az-falak baarishen nikal aayein
2
udne do parindon ko abhii shokh hawa men
phir laut ke bachpan ke zamaane nahin aate
52
nigaah-e-shokh ka qai
dii nahin hai kaun yahaañ
kise tamannaa nahin phool choomne ko mile
51
shor ki is bheed men KHaamosh tanhaaii si tum
zindagi hai dhoop to mad-mast purvaai si tum
chahe mehfil men rahoon chahe akelaa men rahoon
goonjti rahtii ho mujh men shokh shehnai si tum
49
ham to us aankh ke hain dekhne waale dekho
jis
men shokhi hai bahut aur haya thodii si
28
hareem-e-naaz ke parde men jo nihaan tha kabhi
usii ne shokh adaayein dikha ke loot liya
24
ilaahi ne mujhe hai shokh dii mahboob ye aañkhen
kabhi meri nazar se dekh kitna khoobsurat hai
22
phir kisi ke saamne chashm-e-tamanna jhuk gaii
shauq ki shokhi men rang-e-ehtraam aa hi gaya
21
door saahil se koi shokh ishaara bhi nahin
doobne waale ko tinke ka sahaara bhi nahin
17
uske gaalo ki khala se meraa bosa bigda hai
door rakhen shokh baccho ko sabhi deewaar se
3
shokh ne kya hi zulf lahraai
az-falak baarishen nikal aayein
2
udne do parindon ko abhii shokh hawa men
phir laut ke bachpan ke zamaane nahin aate
52
Nuance
Shokh embodies the spirit of youthful exuberance and the light-heartedness of a playful soul. In poetry, it often reflects the charm of innocence and the allure of spirited interactions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shokh' to capture the essence of flirtation and the dance of youthful spirits. It contrasts with somber tones, bringing a sense of joy and vitality.
Closing Insight
In the world of poetry, 'shokh' is a celebration of life's playful moments. It reminds us of the joy found in spontaneity and spirited exchanges.