English Explanatory Dictionary

self-own

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation in which someone unintentionally embarrasses or undermines themself.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛlfˈəʊn/ /ˌsɛlfˈoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-self-own.wav

Word forms

self-own self-owns

Etymology

From self- + own (“to defeat or embarrass; to overwhelm”).

Synonyms

own goal
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