warm fuzzy

Etymology
The term comes from Claude Steiner's children's story The Warm Fuzzy Tale.

Noun

 * 1)  A good impression; a feeling of comfort, happiness or trust.
 * I suppose they are a reputable business, but I didn't get a warm fuzzy from their salesman.
 * 1)  A sense of accomplishment after performing an act.
 * John picks up litter in our neighborhood because it gives him warm fuzzies.
 * 1)  A sense of accomplishment after performing an act.
 * John picks up litter in our neighborhood because it gives him warm fuzzies.
 * John picks up litter in our neighborhood because it gives him warm fuzzies.