by badbitty4real April 19, 2021
Typically used in queer media, Holding space is used when you feel power in something and really need to hold space with that.
person 1: "hey man i just saw Wicked and im taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that" person 2: "uh, i didnt know that was happening, thats...what i wanted. thats really powerful"
by fupaqueen November 24, 2024
It's a term used in recovery circles. It's just listening to someone share without daydreaming, interrupting, or offering advice. You know, actually paying attention. Not folding laundry.
The subject matter is likely of a serious nature which is why it wants to be heard in a serious manner. It's just symmetry between talking and listening.
The subject matter is likely of a serious nature which is why it wants to be heard in a serious manner. It's just symmetry between talking and listening.
by SinisterPrince November 26, 2024
A gen z companion term to popular self-help concepts such as “emotional bandwidth” and “drawing boundaries,” popularized by a press interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for the movie “Wicked Part 1.”
Interviewer: “people are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that and feeling power in that”
Erivo: “That’s really powerful”
Erivo: “That’s really powerful”
by wolfsmilin November 29, 2024
Boyfriend:Give me your hand🖤lets hold hands with you it’s national hold hands with your girlfriend day
Girl friend:okay💖
*Holds hands💓
Girl friend:okay💖
*Holds hands💓
by Yo mom may December 08, 2019
Similar to “I’ll hold my tongue.” But if you are texting you hold your fingers back from saying something you probably shouldn’t.
Person: “I think it’s funny to say I’m dumping my balls.”
Me: “I will hold my fingers so I don’t text something inappropriate.”
Me: “I will hold my fingers so I don’t text something inappropriate.”
by Itsyouwhome January 25, 2021
Staying true to your convictions, morals and life goals. Holding form is finding one’s true masculine self in perfect form and balance.
Hold form / held form: Man my bosses wife was sweating me at the party but I held form and shut that off immediately.
by Penn Vonn Dutch December 20, 2022