self-mockery
intermediateB2/sɛlfˈmɒkəri/ · self-mock-e-ry
The act of making fun of oneself, often used as a form of humor or self-deprecation.
Meanings
The act of making fun of oneself, often used as a form of humor or self-deprecation.
اپنے آپ کا مذاق اڑانے کا عمل، اکثر مزاح یا خود کو کمزور کرنے کی شکل میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
خود مذاق
khud mazaaq
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Common Collocations
- humorous self-mockery
- self-mockery in literature
- embrace self-mockery
Example Sentences
Her self-mockery made the audience laugh heartily.
اس کا خود مذاق نے ناظرین کو دل سے ہنسانے پر مجبور کر دیا۔
Us ka khud mazaaq ne nazirin ko dil se hansanay par majboor kar diya.
He often uses self-mockery to lighten the mood during meetings.
وہ اکثر اجلاسوں کے دوران ماحول کو ہلکا کرنے کے لیے خود مذاق استعمال کرتا ہے۔
Woh aksar ijtimah ke doran mahol ko halka karne ke liye khud mazaaq istemal karta hai.
While some criticize self-mockery, others find it refreshing and relatable.
جبکہ کچھ خود مذاق پر تنقید کرتے ہیں، دوسروں کو یہ تازہ اور متعلقہ لگتا ہے۔
Jabke kuch khud mazaaq par tanqid karte hain, doosron ko yeh taza aur mutaliq lagta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of self-mockery as laughing at your own jokes.
Imagine a clown making faces at himself in the mirror.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہنستے مسکراتے ہیں ہم اپنے عیبوں پر، جو ہے سچ وہ ہو جائے تو سب کو ہنسنے دو۔
Hanstay muskuratay hain hum apne aiboon par, Jo hai sach woh ho jaye to sab ko hansne do.
We laugh and smile at our flaws, If the truth comes out, let everyone laugh.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے عیب کو چھپانا، خود کا مذاق اڑانا ہے۔
Apne aib ko chhupana, khud ka mazaq udaana hai.
Hiding one's flaws is making a mockery of oneself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + mockery" — to mock oneself
First known use: 20th century
The term combines 'self', meaning oneself, and 'mockery', which refers to teasing or making fun of someone.