self-ridicule
|self-rid-i-cule|
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/sɛlf ˈrɪdɪˌkjuːl/
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/sɛlf ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/
mocking oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-ridicule' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'ridicule', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'ridicule' means to mock or make fun of.
Historical Evolution
'ridicule' changed from the French word 'ridiculer' and eventually became the modern English word 'ridicule'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ridicule' meant 'to mock or make fun of', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making fun of oneself or one's own actions.
His speech was filled with self-ridicule, making everyone laugh.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45