self-gifting
nounUK /ˌself ˈɡɪftɪŋ/
US /ˌself ˈɡɪftɪŋ/
The act of buying a present for yourself.
After finishing her big project, she treated herself to a new book as a bit of self-gifting.
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2. The habit of regularly buying things for oneself as a form of comfort.
His self-gifting habit means he rarely waits for holidays to buy new gadgets.
3. A marketing trend where people buy gifts for themselves during holiday sales.
Retailers noticed a rise in self-gifting during the winter promotions.
4. The practice of giving oneself emotional or spiritual gifts, such as rest or kindness.
She practiced self-gifting by taking a quiet day off to recharge.