a big huddled group of idiots who dance homoerotically and think they are scene, indie, or hardcore.
by Christin January 26, 2004
What I witnessed when I went to a skate park to see a show. I knew that I shouldn't have went seeing as only a bunch of middle schoolers (and a fat middle aged asian guy!) there. Thankfully, I was on a balcony so that I didn't get pulled into a mosh pit. I personally don't see at all how this 'dance' is enjoyable. I feel bad for people who go to show just to see an artist and perhaps actually dance rather than get shoved around and punched until you reach the point of nearly passing out but gets pulled into a mosh pit. Also probably the reasons balconies were invented. Because not everyone is a scene 14 year old who goes to shows to ruin everyone elses good time.
by pseydudeoewettrrrrr September 14, 2009
by discoqueen October 10, 2005
(Idiom noun) Where the little linkin park kiddies with girlfriends bigger than they are start to hump eachother and get hurt. They pretend these wounds were inflicted by some big fight. The truth is, that if anyone who is not some ghey little nu-metal fan gets in the pit, they knock the living shit out of everyone, including the scrawney singers, security and road crew.
The mosh pit is the dumbest fucking idea ever. It is for people too cowardly to get in a real fight. The pit sucks my dingdong.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 05, 2004
by Alex J. November 16, 2003
by B.J.M. June 24, 2006
Controlled chaos, of people slamming, bumping into each other, and generally having a good time. Most mosh pits are NOT about hurting each other. Its simply sharing in an adrenaline rush, and hyperactively expressing some kinetic energy.
There ARE rules and guidelines for being in a mosh pit. Intentionally trying to hurt other people, will in most cases, get you kicked out of the pit at best, or banned from the venue at worse.
There are usually 'safe zones' at the front of the stage, and the back, for people that do not wish to partake in the festivities. Often, a mosh pit will be surrounded by people that guard the safe zones, forming a "wall" around the pit.
There ARE rules and guidelines for being in a mosh pit. Intentionally trying to hurt other people, will in most cases, get you kicked out of the pit at best, or banned from the venue at worse.
There are usually 'safe zones' at the front of the stage, and the back, for people that do not wish to partake in the festivities. Often, a mosh pit will be surrounded by people that guard the safe zones, forming a "wall" around the pit.
by Allis Illusion May 02, 2015