This is the 11278th most frequent Portuguese word.
micos
"Micos" in Portuguese can mean "small monkeys" or colloquially refer to embarrassing situations.
Here, 'micos' refers to the small primate species known as marmosets in English.
Os micos vivem em árvores tropicais.
The marmosets live in tropical trees.
In this sentence, 'micos' is used figuratively to mean 'embarrassing situations' or 'awkward moments'.
Ela pagou vários micos durante a festa.
She embarrassed herself many times during the party.
In this context, 'micos' again refers to the animal but specifically to painted representations of them spotted at an event.