Colloquial Variant guide

airgasm

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈɛəɡaz(ə)m/
  • US: /ˈɛəɹ.ɡæz.əm/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A relief or pleasure accompanying an increased quantity of air.

An exhilaration felt during freefall, such as when skydiving or bungee jumping.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, slang, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A relief or pleasure accompanying an increased quantity of air.

A state of mind provided by the air felt after removing a mask.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, slang, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From air + -gasm, or blend of air + orgasm.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: airgasme — Translations