バタバタ

Frequency rank: 6,718. – 6,728.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle

flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; clattering noiseonomatopoeic or mimetic word

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

commotion; kerfuffle

Forms

バタバタFrequency rank: 6,718. – 6,728.
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Generated definitions (experimental)

flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; clattering noise

This usage refers to a sound that is loud, chaotic, and often abrupt, suggesting movement or disturbance.

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The bird is flapping its wings noisily.

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He slammed the door with a clattering noise.

commotion; kerfuffle

This meaning refers to a situation that is characterized by noise and confusion, often involving many people or a disturbance.

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There were people causing a commotion in front of the school.

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They were in a kerfuffle arguing with each other.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to make a commotion; to clatter noisilyto be in a state of fluster or confusionto make a clattering noise; to cause a fussto flap around noisily; to be busy and unsettlednot in a state of rush or chaos

Example sentences

4 results

1. 、だろうきごう？

With all the kerfuffle since this morning I'd almost forgotten but we've still got the problem of the club members haven't we?

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2. 。

He is always up and doing.

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3. 。

The baby was kicking and screaming.

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4. だっ。

Today was a day filled with commotion.

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