ばたつく

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

clatter; rattle; flap noisily; flutter; thrash around

Describes objects or body parts making repeated, noisy, flapping or rattling movements. Often used for things like shutters, wings, or loose objects in wind.

• 風かぜで雨あま戸どがばたついている。

  The shutters are rattling in the wind.

• 鳥とりが翼つばさをばたつかせて逃にげた。

  The bird flapped its wings noisily and flew away.

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

panic; get flustered; rush around

Figurative use: a person becomes flustered or rushes about in a disorganized way, like something flapping noisily. Often implies visible agitation.

• 急きゅうな来らい客きゃくで母ははがばたついている。

  My mother is rushing around in a panic because of the unexpected visitor.

• トラブルが起おきても、あまりばたつかないでください。

  Even if trouble occurs, please don't get too flustered.