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"
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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.
I appreciate you holding space for me while I got that shit off my chest.
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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”
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When the eurethra of a mans big ol Willy cock gets sown shut
Don’t get a fucking smugglers hold
Also known as a DHB! The majority of these bums tend to hang around major transportation centers in NYC such as Port Authority and Grand Central. As the name implies, they are holding doors open and most importantly, waiting for your generous tip.
Where the hell is a damn door holding bum when you need one? Not only am I going to have to touch a dirty door handle, but I’m going to miss my subway!
Armed robbery of a store using a gun to threaten the clerk
-lets hold up that shop
-lets go
* In store
-put the money in the register
*Holding gunpoint at clerk
When something is so utterly messed up you HAVE to question what they asked.
A : Hey, I just married C.
B : Nice, you two lookalike!
C : Of course, we're siblings!
B : Hold up