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air guitar

American

noun

an imaginary guitar that one pretends to be playing.

a fan playing air guitar along with the band.

air guitar British

noun

an imaginary guitar played while miming to rock music

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Other Word Forms

air guitarist

noun

Etymology

Origin of air guitar

First recorded in 1980–85

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“Black” is also easily identifiable as a Weezer creation, especially through Cuomo’s singing, even if the instrumental backing is occasionally more toy guitar than crunchy power chord.

From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2019

As a little boy, while others had toy cars or teddy bears, Marr had a toy guitar.

From The Guardian • Jan. 11, 2013

Landon Girardi: The young son of Dan Girardi earned instant smiles every time he played his toy guitar, swung his hockey stick or kissed his dad.

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2012

They brought me blocks and a toy guitar.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

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