self-gratification
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self–grat·i·fi·ca·tion

noun \-ˌgra-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən\

Definition of SELF-GRATIFICATION

: the act of pleasing oneself or of satisfying one's desires; especially : the satisfying of one's own sexual urges

First Known Use of SELF-GRATIFICATION

1677

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