English · Slang Attested

airgasm

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A relief or pleasure accompanying an increased quantity of air. — An exhilaration felt during freefall, such as when skydiving or bungee jumping.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The hang-ten pros consider the treacherous Banzai Pipeline, on Oahu's rustic North Shore, the ultimate test. If you're just watching, you'll get an "airgasmic" view from the piloted gliders for hire at Dillingham Airfield

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A relief or pleasure accompanying an increased quantity of air. — A state of mind provided by the air felt after removing a mask.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “airgasm” mean?

A relief or pleasure accompanying an increased quantity of air. — An exhilaration felt during freefall, such as when skydiving or bungee jumping.

Is “airgasm” formal or informal?

airgasm is generally slang.