Felcsap

Felcsap is a Hungarian verb with several related meanings, primarily centered around the idea of "to become suddenly hot," "to flare up," or "to catch fire." It can describe the rapid increase in temperature of an object or substance, such as a forge or a cooking pot. The verb is also used metaphorically to indicate a sudden outburst of emotion, like anger or passion, or the quick spread of something, such as gossip or an epidemic. In a more literal sense, it can refer to something igniting and burning intensely.

The word can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say that a fire "felcsap" when it suddenly grows larger and more vigorous. Similarly, a person's temper might "felcsap" when provoked. The term often implies a rapid, sometimes uncontrollable, escalation. Understanding the context is key to discerning the precise meaning of "felcsap" in any given sentence, as its usage spans both physical phenomena and emotional or social developments.