masturbatory

American

[mas-ter-buh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈmæs tər bəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

of or relating to masturbation.
mainly centered on or concerned with one's own experiences, interests, or desires; overly self-indulgent.

masturbatory British

/ ˈmæstəˌbeɪtərɪ /

adjective

involving, conducive to, or suggestive of masturbation

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In Popstar, as in many Lonely Island videos, the most masturbatory and self-congratulatory aspects of the music industry are taken to ridiculous extremes.

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