Vocabulary
ਥਾਪੀਆਂ
thapiyaan
pats of approval and blessing. Traditionally given by elders or akhara seniors to validate a rising youth. Not a casual back-slap but a ceremonial co-sign.
noun
In this song
I'ma Do My Thiiing
· Karan Aujla
Verse 2
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਥਾਪੀਆਂ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਏ, ਖੜ੍ਹਾ cycle ਡਿਓੜ੍ਹੀ
mainu thapiyaan dinda ae, kharha cycle dyorhi
He pats me on the back, his cycle parked at the doorstep.