hold tight verb 2exclamation 1forms 3 verb2 •To hold onto something securely or closely.Hold tight to that vase, and don't drop it.Hold tight to me: the bus is going round a sharp bend. •(figurative) To remain patient, until a specified event occurs.Hold tight, I will go and look for your orders in our back room. exclamation1 •(UK, slang) A phrase used to shout out or show appreciation for someone, often in the context of music, especially grime or drum and bass scenes.Hold tight Asznee, he's got the pumpy. formsheld tight · holding tight · holds tight