godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be confused; be flustered; be at a loss
Describes a state of mental confusion or not knowing what to do, often in an unexpected situation.
突然の質問にまごついてしまった。
I was flustered by the sudden question.
道がわからなくて
I was at a loss because I didn't know the way.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
loiter; hang around; wander around
Colloquial use for aimlessly hanging around or loitering, often with a nuance of not knowing what to do.
駅前でまごついていると、警察に声をかけられた。
While I was loitering in front of the station, a police officer spoke to me.