self-satire
|self-sat-ire|
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/sɛlf ˈsætˌaɪər/
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/sɛlf ˈsætˌaɪə/
humorous self-critique
Etymology
'self-satire' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'satire,' which comes from Latin 'satira,' meaning 'poetic medley.'
'Satire' evolved from the Latin word 'satira,' which was used to describe a poetic form that criticized society. The prefix 'self-' was added in modern English to denote the act of satirizing oneself.
Initially, 'satire' referred to a literary form that critiqued society, but 'self-satire' evolved to specifically mean making fun of oneself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making fun of oneself or one's own characteristics, often in a humorous or ironic way.
His speech was filled with self-satire, poking fun at his own mistakes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45