ind. A sound made to ex- press a sudden thrill of pleasure or pain, (particularly applied to the sound of pleasure during sexual en- joyment). Comp. kāraḥ, kṛt m. the above sound.

onomat. (also written sīt) a sound made by drawing in the breath (to express any sudden thrill of pleasure or pain and esp. pleasurable sensations during sexual enjoyment). 137283 1077,3 218268 m. (also written sīt-kāra) the sound śīt (supposed to indicate pleasure, pain, or applause; also applied to the noise of spurting water &c) Ka1v.; Katha1s. 137284 1077,3 218269 mfn. uttering the sound śīt Amar. 137285 1077,3...