self-pleasure
verbEtymology From self- + pleasure.
1
Euphemistic To pleasure oneself; masturbate.
self-pleasure
nounEtymology From self- + pleasure.
1
Euphemistic masturbation
2
delight in oneself; the state of being pleased with oneself.
- Midler's self-pleasure in the merriment and mesmerism she can muster is nicely tempered by her ability to laugh at and with herself.1983 April 9, Walta Borawski, “Midler in Boston”, in Gay Community News, page 12: