self-pleasure noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •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 •(euphemistic) masturbation verb1 •(euphemistic) To pleasure oneself; masturbate. formsself-pleasured · self-pleasuring · self-pleasures