Definition of self-congratulating in English:
self-congratulating
Pronunciation /ˌsɛlfkənˈɡratʃʊleɪtɪŋ/ /ˌsɛlfkəŋˈɡratʃʊleɪtɪŋ/ /ˌsɛlfkənˈɡratjʊleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Engaging in or characterized by self-congratulation.
Origin
Late 18th century. From self- + congratulating, after self-congratulation.