self-gratification
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ə noun
the act of pleasing or satisfying oneself, especially the gratifying of one's own impulses, needs, or desires.
Origin:
1670–80
1670–80
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| self-gratification | |
noun | |
| 1. | indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures [syn: dissoluteness] |
| 2. | the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure |
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Self-gratification
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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We have traded violence for materialism and self-gratification.
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