bata-bata
Repeated heavy flapping or stamping — a flag whipping in strong wind, or someone rushing around in a frantic hurry.
💡A busy morning before work — 'I was running around bata-bata trying not to be late.'
朝からばたばたして遅刻しそうだった。
I was rushing around bata-bata since morning and nearly late.
I was ___ busy all morning getting the kids ready for school.
朝から子供の準備で○○していた。