おたつく

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

be flustered; be in a panic; lose one's cool

Colloquial intransitive verb describing a state of agitation or confusion, often in response to unexpected events. Related to the adverb おたおた.

See also: おたおた

• 急きゅうに質しつ問もんされて、おたついてしまった。

  I got flustered when I was suddenly asked a question.