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air
What does air mean?
Used as a noun — 'getting air' means being ignored.
"He's been giving me air all day."
Origin
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.
Frequently asked questions
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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