noun
self-deprecating joke; self-deprecating routine
Refers to humor or material where the speaker makes fun of themselves, common in comedy, casual conversation, and social media.
彼はいつも自虐ネタで笑いを取る。
He always gets laughs with self-deprecating jokes.
自虐ネタばかり言っていると、本当に自信がないのかと思われるよ。
If you keep making only self-deprecating jokes, people might think you really lack confidence.