self-ridicule

noun
UK: /ˌself.rɪˈdɪ.kjuːl/
US: /ˌself.rɪˈdɪ.kjuːl/

  1. The act of making fun of yourself.

    1. He used self-ridicule to make others feel comfortable around him.
    2. Her self-ridicule was a way of deflecting criticism before anyone else could voice it.

Synonyms

self-deprecation self-mockery
self-ridicule verb

  1. To make fun of oneself.

    1. He will self-ridicule in his act for attention.
    2. She would often self-ridicule to deflect from more serious discussions, hiding her true feelings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "self-ridicule" is /ˌself.rɪˈdɪ.kjuːl/ in British English and /ˌself.rɪˈdɪ.kjuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "self-ridicule": "He used self-ridicule to make others feel comfortable around him.". More examples on the page.