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- verb To play the
air guitar .
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Examples
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Frederick from Accounting mimed some ridiculous air-guitar soloing, right after saying this.
Portland Music Listener [Card #5: The Heirophant] (WORK-IN-PROGRESS) Christopher Snyder 2011
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Rock music, like everything else, has entered the age of simulation — of tribute bands, air-guitar tournaments, reality shows about Gene Simmons, and now this virtual experience that replicates, apparently at a cellular level, the caveman euphoria of rocking out.
School of Rock 2009
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Getty Images Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell Sir Paul stood from his seat, waved and gave the crowd an air-guitar salute.
A Ballet With a Little Help From a Friend Pia Catton 2011
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This is exactly why Hulahan and air-guitar hall-of-famer Björn Türoque hopped on a bus for a 25-city tour of air-guitar competitions.
The Pitch does a coverstory on Mean Melin! » Scene-Stealers 2009
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When the music started, he pumped his fist, enacted air-guitar moves, and stomped his feet like a zealous concertgoer.
Born to Run Through the Entire Garden State Andy Beta 2011
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Friday brought a rooftop barbecue, and Saturday there was an air-guitar contest.
The Perk Bubble Is Growing as Tech Booms Again Geoffrey A. Fowler 2011
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Rock music, like everything else, has entered the age of simulation — of tribute bands, air-guitar tournaments, reality shows about Gene Simmons, and now this virtual experience that replicates, apparently at a cellular level, the caveman euphoria of rocking out.
School of Rock 2009
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The screen is also claimed to be more responsive, which Jobs demonstrated by using a new version of Guitar Hero for iPhone; together, he claimed, the screen and app will provide Guitar Hero players with a "richer" air-guitar experience.
New iPhone promises sharper display, thinner profile, and more 2010
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Or the guy who just muscled his way to the edge of the stage and is doing an out-of-control air-guitar riff with the band?
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The screen is also claimed to be more responsive, which Jobs demonstrated by using a new version of Guitar Hero for iPhone; together, he claimed, the screen and app will provide Guitar Hero players with a "richer" air-guitar experience.
New iPhone promises sharper display, thinner profile, and more 2010
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