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Meaning of the word self-deprecating in English

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self-deprecating

US /ˌself-ˈdep.rəˌkeɪ.tɪŋ/
UK /ˌself-ˈdep.rəˌkeɪ.tɪŋ/

Adjective

modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously

Example:
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His self-deprecating humor made everyone laugh.
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She has a charmingly self-deprecating manner.
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