足掻く

あがく

to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to flail about

Also written 踠く、足搔く

Meaning

v5kvi
to paw (at) the ground
v5kvi
to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to flail about
v5kvi
to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive; to make every effort

Example sentences

窮地から足掻き出る。

He will wriggle out of the fix.