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.
風で雨戸がばたついている。
The shutters are rattling in the wind.
鳥が翼
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.
急な来客で母がばたついている。
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.