どたどた

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

noisily; with heavy footsteps; clatteringly

Describes the sound or manner of heavy, clumsy, or hurried footsteps, often implying a lack of grace or quietness. Used adverbially, often with と or as a する-verb.

• 子こ供どもたちが階かい段だんをどたどたと駆かけ上あがった。

  The children ran up the stairs noisily.

• 隣となりの部屋へやで誰だれかがどたどたしている。

  Someone is making a clatter in the next room.