Hindi Word · Intermediate
लपलपाना
to be bent repeatedly, be flexed resiliently, be swished, be brandished
Pronunciation: /ləp.lə.pɑː.nɑː/
Meaning
to be bent repeatedly, be flexed resiliently, be swished, be brandished
Example
अर्जुन ने तरकस में से अग्निरेखा की भाँति लपलपाता हुआ बाण निकाला; पर वासुदेव बोले, ‘इसे तो भीम के लिए रहने देना; और दुःशासन को भी।’
Arjuna drew from his quiver an arrow blazing like a line of fire, but Krishna said, “Leave him (Duryodhana) for Bhima [to slay], and Dushasana too.”
Practice tips
- Practice लपलपाना out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi word is for intermediate-level learners.