This is the 985th most frequent Tamil word.
பதற
To panic or be startled.
Here, 'பதறி' depicts a sudden panic or fright.
அவள் மின்னலில் பதறி ஓடினான்.
She panicked and ran because of the lightning.
In this context, 'பதறிப்' conveys a state of being overwhelmed and agitated.
செய்தியை கேட்டு அவன் பதறிப் பதறிப் பேசினான்.
He stammered in panic upon hearing the news.
Although used in a derived form, 'பதற்றமான' relates to the feeling of being tense or flustered.