This is the 9311th most frequent Portuguese word.
chacota
Mockery or jest.
Here 'chacota' is used to signify teasing or ridicule directed at someone.
Ele sempre fazia chacota dos seus colegas de classe.
He always made mockery of his classmates.
In this sentence, 'chacota' refers to critical or demeaning remarks about someone's work.
Ela não gostou da chacota feita sobre seu trabalho artístico.
She did not like the mockery made about her artistic work.
Here, 'chacota' is applied in a playful manner, referring to good-natured teasing.