felcsapkodták

Felcsapkodták is a Hungarian verb form. It is the past tense, third-person plural definite conjugation of the verb felcsapkodni, which means to fling upward, to slap, or to flap rapidly. The prefix fel- conveys upward or outward motion, and csapkod denotes a quick, sweeping action. Thus felcsapkodták describes a completed action carried out by multiple subjects, typically affecting a concrete object or objects.

In usage, felcsapkodták appears in narrative and descriptive prose, sports reporting, and journalism when describing abrupt, vigorous movements. The precise sense depends on the context and the object of the verb; with a physical object it often means to fling or flip it upward, whereas with a person it can describe a rapid motion of a limb or a gesture.

Example: A csapatok felcsapkodták a zászlókat a győzelem után. This sentence translates roughly as "The teams whipped up the flags after the victory."

Etymology: The word is formed from the prefix fel- and the verb csapkod, which itself means to slap, to flap, or to strike with a quick motion.

See also: csapkod, felcsapás, felcsapkodás.