ひょこひょこ

ひょこひょこ
adverb
bobbing; nodding; with an uneven gait
descriptive
1. with a bobbing or nodding motion
Describes movement with repeated up-and-down motions, like a bird's head or walking with a limp.
鳩(はと)がひょこひょこと歩(ある)いている。
The pigeon is walking with a bobbing motion.
彼(かれ)は足(あし)を痛(いた)めてひょこひょこ歩(ある)いていた。
He was limping along because he hurt his foot.
人形(にんぎょう)がひょこひょこと動(うご)いておもしろい。
The puppet moves with a bobbing motion, which is fun to watch.

Usage

A mimetic word for uneven, bobbing movement, often slightly comical or cute: pigeons and chickens walking, someone limping, puppets and toys, a toddler learning to walk. It can also describe someone turning up casually or unexpectedly (ひょこひょこ現(あらわ)れる).

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Related: ちょこちょこ (small quick steps)
Compare: ぴょんぴょん (hopping, jumping)
Compare: よたよた (tottering, unsteady walk)
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