North American Englishglobal sports usageinformalslangsports
To achieve a large amount of vertical lift or height during a jump while performing an action such as skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, BMX riding, or similar extreme-sports activity.
2.
North American Englishglobal sports usageinformalcolloquial
To experience a sudden burst of exhilaration, triumph, or attention, often following a bold or spectacular action.
Examples:
EN: We're gonna catch big air all morning, sleep all afternoon, then boil a sheep for breakfast.
ES: Tendremos buenos vientos toda la mañana, dormiremos toda la tarde y luego asaremos una oveja para el desayuno.