ਚੌਂਕਣਾ
chaunkanaa/chaunkanā

Definition

ਚਮਕ ਪੈਣਾ. ਭੜਕਣਾ। ੨. ਅਚਾਨਕ ਜਗਾਣਾ.
Source: Mahankosh

Shahmukhi : چَونکنا

Parts Of Speech : verb, intransitive

Meaning in English

to start, startle, be startled, become suddenly aware of danger, forgotten task, etc.; to jump at sudden realisation of something; to be surprised; to whimper (by or as a dog), cry
Source: Punjabi Dictionary

CHAUṆKṈÁ

Meaning in English2

v. n, To startle, to cry out (as a puppy.)
Source:THE PANJABI DICTIONARY-Bhai Maya Singh