self-mockery
|self-mock-er-y|
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/ˌsɛlfˈmɑːkəri/
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/ˌsɛlfˈmɒkəri/
humorous self-ridicule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-mockery' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'mockery', where 'mockery' comes from the Old French word 'mokerie', meaning 'derision or ridicule'.
Historical Evolution
'mockery' changed from the Old French word 'mokerie' and eventually became the modern English word 'mockery'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ridicule or derision', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making fun of oneself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making fun of oneself or one's own abilities, often in a humorous or self-deprecating manner.
His self-mockery was evident when he joked about his own clumsiness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45