díjugrás

Díjugrás is a Hungarian noun used to describe a form of contest or activity in which participants try to obtain prizes. The term is formed from díj, meaning prize, and ugrás, meaning jump or leap, reflecting the action of reaching for or grabbing prizes in promotional games or fair settings. The usage of díjugrás is not standardized and appears mainly in informal speech, regional descriptions, or historical accounts.

In practice, díjugrás can refer to a variety of prize-claiming activities. These may include games at fairs or promotional events where prizes are displayed within reach and contestants attempt to seize them. The expression can also be used more broadly and metaphorically to describe situations in which people aggressively seek benefits or rewards, often implying a sense of opportunistic or rapid action.

Etymology and usage notes: díjugrás is a compound of díj and ugrás. Attested uses are sporadic and tend to be regional or contextual, with no single authoritative definition that applies universally across Hungarian sources.

See also: nyereményjáték (prize game), promóció (promotion), játék (game).