ばたばた
ばたばた
adverb
flapping; in a rush; hectic
1.
flapping; fluttering
The sound or motion of something flapping repeatedly.
鳥がばたばたと羽を動かした。
The bird flapped its wings.
2.
in a rush; hectic; flustered
Being extremely busy and rushing around.
朝はいつもばたばたしている。
Mornings are always hectic for me.
ばたばたして遅刻しそうになった。
I was in such a rush I almost was late.
ばたばた is an onomatopoeia that can represent both physical flapping sounds and the feeling of being rushed/busy.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ばたばたする: to be hectic, to rush around
- ばたばた走る: to run noisily
- ばたばたと倒れる: to collapse one after another
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ぱたぱた: lighter flapping sound
- どたばた: noisy commotion, slapstick