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dotabata
adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb, noun

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dotabata

English Meaning(s) for どたばた

adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb
  1. noisily (running around); with heavy feet
  2. in a fluster; in a flurry; in a panic
noun
  1. slapstick

Definition and Synonyms for どたばた

Slapstick a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
Synonyms: ドタバタ, スラプスティック喜劇

Categories どたばた is a member of

Comedy light and humorous drama with a happy ending
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Sample Sentences for どたばた

The boys were banging about upstairs.
Don't run around the classrooms.
It's great that my nephew and niece came over to play, but they're so annoying making such a racket running all over the house all day that I can't stand it.
Don't run around the house.

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