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self-ridicule noun[ U ] uk /ˌselfˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/ us /ˌselfˈrɪd.ə.kjuːl/ jokes or actions with which you intentionally make yourself look stupid so that other people will laugh at you: His enthusiasm for self-ridicule was his most attractive trait. The comedian's act often incorporates self-ridicule. The actor shows fine instincts for irony and self-ridicule. The corporate mentality forbids anything less than worship of the brand -- much less self-ridicule. The artist includes many humorous images of self-doubt and self-ridicule. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Mocking and taunting caricature deride deride someone/something as something derision derisive lampoon lay yourself open to ridiculeidiom make a mockery of somethingidiom make a monkey out of someoneidiom mimic mimicry mock mockery piss sardonic sardonically scoff scoffer self-caricature tauntingly |