punching air 

Frustrated/annoyed

Karen Was punching air when the manager didn’t help her get her way.

punching air by Trippy0_o July 14, 2020

punching air 

when someone’s current/ex bf or gf is with a another person or thriving

charli d’amelios tiktok comments
person 1 wow lil blacky is punching air rn

punching air by Gremlins August 2, 2020

punching air 

frustrated (as if having a fight with someone)
not to be confused with "air punch" or "punch the air" which have total opposite meanings (very pleased)

Person 1: *watches a video absolutely destroying Person 2's arguments* Dude, Person 2 be punching air right now.

punching air by guy that is maybe based November 16, 2023

punching the air 

The act of pretending to “fight someone” because you’re angry about something.

I bet everyone from Toronto is punching the air after finding out Kawhi is leaving the Raptors.

punching the air by Hey What's Up You Guys, Yes! July 19, 2019

punching the air 

The act of pretending to "fight someone" because you're angry about something.

Not "I bet everyone from Toronto is punching the air after finding out Kawhi is leaving the Raptors." /

punching the air by JordanJohnsonistheone July 25, 2022