self-congratulation
noun/ˌself kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃn/
/ˌself kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃn/
[uncountable] (usually disapproving)- a way of behaving that shows that you think you have done something very well and are pleased with yourselfTopics Personal qualitiesc2
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