What is another word for self-mockery?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛlfmˈɒkəɹi] (IPA) 
Self-mockery is an act of making fun of oneself in a light-hearted and humorous way. While self-mockery is often used to promote self-awareness and humility, there are several synonyms that can be used in its place. One alternative is self-deprecation, which refers to belittling oneself or expressing self-disparagement. Another synonym is self-ridicule, which involves mocking one's own beliefs, habits or attributes in a satirical or humorous manner. Self-derision, self-mockery's close cousin, can also be used to describe the act of teasing oneself in a self-effacing way. All of these synonyms are useful ways of describing the act of laughing at oneself in order to create a more authentic, approachable persona.
