あたふた

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

in a hurry; hurriedly; in a panic

Describes a state of flustered, rushed movement or action, often with a sense of mild panic or disorganization. Commonly used with する or と.

• 遅ち刻こくしそうであたふたした。

  I was in a panic because I was about to be late.