interjection
A rhythmic chant used when lifting or pulling something heavy together, similar to 'heave-ho'.
みんなで「どっこい、どっこい」と言いながら大きな岩を動かした。
Everyone moved the big rock while chanting 'heave-ho, heave-ho'.
interjection
hold on!; just a minute!
Used to tell someone to wait or pause briefly, often in casual speech.
どっこい、まだ話は終わってないよ。
Hold on, the story isn't over yet.
interjection
la-la (meaningless song syllable)
A filler syllable used in songs for rhythm, without specific meaning.
その童謡では「どっこい」がリズムをとるために使われている。
In that children's song, 'dokkoi' is used to keep the rhythm.