English

Noun

warm fuzzy ‎(plural warm fuzzies)

1. (idiomatic, chiefly in the plural) a good impression; a feeling of comfort or trust

   I suppose they are a reputable business, but I didn't get a warm fuzzy from their salesman.

   • 2009 April 19, Paul Bloom, “Natural Happiness”, in New York Times:

     There is no payoff to getting the warm fuzzies in the presence of rats, snakes, mosquitoes, cockroaches, herpes simplex and the rabies virus.

2. (idiomatic, chiefly in the plural) A sense of accomplishment after performing a trivial, meaningless or pointless act; often used derogatorily.

   John picks up litter in our neighborhood because it gives him warm fuzzies.