self-mockery

noun
UK: /ˌselfˈmɒkəri/
US: /ˌselfˈmɑːkəri/

  1. The act of making fun of yourself in a humorous way.

    1. Her self-mockery made everyone laugh at the party.
    2. He used self-mockery to deflect criticism, turning his flaws into jokes.

  2. A form of humor where someone laughs at their own weaknesses or mistakes.

    1. The comedian's routine relied heavily on self-mockery.
    2. Through self-mockery, she showed that she didn't take herself too seriously.

Synonyms

self-deprecation self-ridicule

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-mockery" in English means: The act of making fun of yourself in a humorous way., A form of humor where someone laughs at their own weaknesses or mistakes..

The phonetic transcription of "self-mockery" is /ˌselfˈmɒkəri/ in British English and /ˌselfˈmɑːkəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-mockery": self-deprecation, self-ridicule.

Example usage of "self-mockery": "Her self-mockery made everyone laugh at the party.". More examples on the page.