átbuckol

átbuckol is a Hungarian verb that describes the action of falling or tumbling head over heels, often implying a loss of control or an involuntary movement. It can be used to describe a physical fall, such as a person tripping and falling down a slope, or an object rolling and toppling over. The term often suggests a somewhat clumsy or ungainly manner of falling.

Figuratively, átbuckol can be used to describe a sudden and significant change in situation or state. For instance, a project might átbuckol from success to failure, or a person's mood might átbuckol from happiness to sadness. This metaphorical usage emphasizes a rapid and often unexpected shift, similar to the tumbling motion of a physical fall. The verb carries a sense of momentum and a lack of deliberate direction in its figurative applications. It is a common and idiomatic expression in the Hungarian language.