Meaning of
tanj
तंज़ • طنز
English
sarcasm; irony; taunt
Hindi
व्यंग्य; ताना; कटाक्ष
Urdu
طنز; طعنہ; چوٹ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kattee nahin hai be-kali meri shafiq
jab tak ki KHud par tanj kas leta nahin
1
tanhaaii ye tanj kare hai tanhaa kyuuñ hai
yaar kahaan hai aage peeche chalne waale
62
tum is KHamosh tabeeyat pe tanj mat karna
vo sochta hai bahut aur bolta kam hai
52
zindagi par is se badh kar tanj kya hogaa faraazus ka ye kehna ki tu shaer hai deewaana nahin
41
talkh fabtiyaan teekhi baatein us par tanj bhare ashaar
unke lab harkat men aa.e shahad ghul gaya kaanon men
12
duniya ke paas hai koii is tanj ka javaab
deewaana apne haal pe KHud muskuraa liya
7
tanz karna phir usii se pyaar karna
jaañ kaha se seekha hai ye vaar karna
4
marz ajeeb tha apna ajab maseeha the
davaa ne mujh pe davaa par shifaa ne tanj kiya
4
tanziya fikr ka maine bhi diya us..ko javaab
vo hai naadaan samajhta hai ki bachcha hooñ main
usne hanste hue poocha tha ki kaise ho tum
maine bhi hanste hue kah diya achha hooñ main
2
tanj jo mujh pe kar raha hai tu abhii
daad dega zaroor she'r pe mire
1
kattee nahin hai be-kali meri shafiq
jab tak ki KHud par tanj kas leta nahin
1
tanhaaii ye tanj kare hai tanhaa kyuuñ hai
yaar kahaan hai aage peeche chalne waale
62
Nuance
Tanj captures the sharp edge of words used to convey irony or mockery. In poetry, it becomes a tool to critique or highlight the absurdities of life. The word carries a biting quality, often wrapped in wit and cleverness, revealing deeper truths through its pointed remarks.
Poetic Usage
Poets wield tanj to expose societal flaws or personal follies. It can be a subtle jab or a direct confrontation, often leaving a lingering impact through its incisive nature.
Closing Insight
Tanj reveals the power of words to cut through pretense, leaving truth exposed.