hold tight

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Meaning · English

A phrase used to shout out or show appreciation for someone, often in the context of music, especially grime or drum and bass scenes.

Register: slang

Examples

Hold tight Asznee, he's got the pumpy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hold tight” mean?

A phrase used to shout out or show appreciation for someone, often in the context of music, especially grime or drum and bass scenes.

Is “hold tight” formal or informal?

hold tight is generally slang.