moonshine
intermediateB1/ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ · moon-shine
the light that shines from the moon; also refers to illegally produced alcohol, particularly whiskey.
Meanings
the light that shines from the moon; also refers to illegally produced alcohol, particularly whiskey.
چاند کی روشنی؛ غیر قانونی طور پر تیار کردہ الکوحل خاص طور پر وہسکی۔
چاندنی
chaandni
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- moonshine whiskey
- glistening moonshine
- moonshine river
Example Sentences
The moonshine gleamed on the water as we walked by the lake.
چندنی جھیل کے کنارے چلتے وقت پانی پر چمک رہی تھی۔
Chaandni jheel ke kinare chalte waqt pani par chamak rahi thi.
He enjoys sipping moonshine while sitting by the fire.
وہ آگ کے پاس بیٹھ کر چاندنی کا لطف اٹھاتا ہے۔
Woh aag ke paas baith kar chaandni ka lutf uthata hai.
In folklore, moonshine is often associated with adventure and rebellion.
داستانوں میں، چاندنی کو اکثر مہم جوئی اور بغاوت سے جوڑا جاتا ہے۔
Dastaanon mein, chaandni ko aksar muhim joee aur baghawat se jora jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a bright moon shining down on an illicit still in the woods.
A serene night scene with a glowing moon reflecting on still waters.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چاندنی رات میں چلے آتے ہیں،\nگزر تیرے عشق میں ہم چلے آتے ہیں۔
Chaandni raat mein chale aate hain,\nGuzaar tere ishq mein hum chale aate hain.
In the moonlit night, we come wandering,\nIn your love, we find our way.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چاندنی رات میں عیش ہے۔
Chaandni raat mein aish hai.
There's pleasure in a moonlit night.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "moonshine" — the light of the moon; also refers to illicitly produced whiskey
First known use: 14th century
Originally referred to the light reflected by the moon. In the 18th century, it came to denote illicit whiskey produced at night to avoid detection.