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hold on

A phrase used to perplex, confuse, and annoy a person who really wants to talk to you. It can also be used to reroute the conversation in a direction more suiting to your interests by making the other person forget the original topic.

Amanda said, "I have something really important to tell you. "Hold on," Brooks replied.

by Mo Corncob November 14, 2004

hold on

When you're making a phone call in New York City, this phrase usually means that the person on the other line isn't putting you on hold to help you, but to either talk to another customer or to make a personal call.

Hold on...(you're waiting ten minutes on the phone)... (10 minutes later)...Sorry to keep you waiting. Your Edvard Grieg orchestral works box set hasn't come in yet.

by pentozali February 14, 2011

Hold on

A phrase used on the phone to hang up or put the other person on hold for an little amount of time. It indicates that they are going to call back.

“Hold on, my sister is calling. I’ll call you right back.”

by Jadawada May 09, 2019

Hold It

When someone is wrong or says a dumb comment. “Yeah you can Hold It” “Hold It” “Hold that L

“You can Hold It”

by BrianBuckets September 27, 2017

holding

To have drugs to sell

Buyer - Yo, You Holding? Seller - Yea, everything but crack, heroin and your cock.

by Sergio Galindo March 26, 2007

holding it in

Holding in a piss or a shit, often on a road trip. A necessary life skill.

Jeff was holding it in on the bus ride; he really had to piss!

by ffffffffff November 15, 2006

holding

Possessing drugs for available for sale.

"I'm 'holding' if you wanna give me a call sometime."

by Diego July 18, 2003