とぎまぎ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

flustered; confused; embarrassed

Describes a state of mental confusion or embarrassment, often when one is caught off guard or unsure how to react. Commonly used with する to mean 'become flustered'.

• 突とつ然ぜん質しつ問もんされて、とぎまぎしてしまった。

  I got flustered when I was suddenly asked a question.