quick short steps; toddle; waddle
Describes a way of walking with small, rapid steps, often used for children, small animals, or someone moving briskly in a confined space.
The baby toddled over with quick little steps.
The penguin waddles toward the water with short, rapid steps.
Compound of the mimetic adverb ちょこちょこ (small quick steps) and 歩き (walking).