verb
Street Slang
Air
/eə/ · verb · slang
To ignore someone — leaving them on read or blanking them entirely.
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Definitions
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Used as a noun — 'getting air' means being ignored.
“He's been giving me air all day.”
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To stand someone up or not show up to a plan.
“We were meant to link but he aired me.”
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To deliberately ignore someone, whether by leaving a text unanswered or blanking them in person.
“I said hi and she just aired me.”
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Air In A Sentence
why you airing my texts bro
got completely aired at the party, embarrassing
don't air me when i'm trying to apologise
Origin & Usage
London MLE, where 'air' (as in empty space / nothing) became a verb for giving someone nothing — no reply, no acknowledgment. Widespread in UK youth slang.
People Also Ask
What does 'air' mean in UK slang?
It means to ignore someone — leaving their text on read or blanking them in person.
What does it mean to 'air' someone in texting?
It means to leave them on read or not reply at all, deliberately ignoring them.
What does 'getting air' mean?
It means being ignored — you reached out and got nothing back, no response or acknowledgment.
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