self-congratulation

noun
🔊/ˌself kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃn/
🔊/ˌself kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃn/
[uncountable] (usually disapproving)
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  1. a way of behaving that shows that you think you have done something very well and are pleased with yourself沾沾自喜;自鸣得意Topics Personal qualitiesc2