This is the 9663rd most frequent Portuguese word.
coxinhas
"Coxinhas" are Brazilian savory snacks consisting of shredded chicken wrapped in dough, shaped like a teardrop, and deep-fried.
Here, 'coxinhas' refers to a popular Brazilian snack made of dough filled with chicken and shaped like a teardrop.
Eu adoro comer coxinhas na lanchonete perto de casa.
I love eating 'coxinhas' at the snack bar near my home.
Here, 'coxinhas' is used informally to label someone as socially conservative or overly conformist, showcasing a colloquial usage in a metaphorical sense.
Ele chamou os amigos de coxinhas por não desejarem participar do protesto.
He called his friends 'coxinhas' for not wanting to join the protest.
In this context, 'coxinhas' still refers to the Brazilian snack and emphasizes their enjoyable quality at a social gathering.