fanning - refers to the expression: inciting the bull, waving to him the cloak as a fan, in bullfighting -
In Central America and the Caribbean to say go on strike (do not hit the ball the batter), in the argot of baseball. Fanning the breeze, fail the slam. It also take air with a fan, aerate it, blowing wind. Vented.
FANNING: AERATE.TAKE AIR WITH THE FAN.MAKE AIR.