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.

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." /

by JordanJohnsonistheone July 25, 2022

Punch The Air

To make a fist and raise then lower it into the air multiple times in appreciation of what you see or hear.
Also a kick ass three piece wedding band based in the United Kingdom.

This wedding band really makes me want to punch the air with the awesome tunes they are performing.

by PTA-UK October 02, 2018

punching air

Frustrated/annoyed

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

by Trippy0_o July 15, 2020

Punch Air

When you are so filled with excitement that you pump a clenched fist in the air savagely.

If I make this buzzer beater I'm about to punch air.

by BigKidsAreLarge April 27, 2011

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

by Gremlins August 02, 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.

by guy that is maybe based November 16, 2023