scuttling away; scurrying off; fleeing in a fluster
Describes someone hastily retreating or escaping, often in embarrassment, panic, or shame. The image is of scurrying like a small animal. Commonly used with verbs like 逃げる or 去る.
Scolded by his boss, he scurried out of the room in a fluster.
Chased by a dog, the cat scuttled away in a panic.