Definition: Hold up is a slang term that means to wait or stop for a moment.
Use case: You can use this slang in various situations such as when you want someone to pause or wait for you, or when you need to take a break from a conversation or activity. For example, "Hold up, let me grab my phone," or "Hold up, I need to catch my breath."
• "Hold up, I ain't about to let you disrespect me like that."
• "Hold up, let me grab my phone so I can take a picture of this."
• "I need you to hold up for a minute while I figure out what's going on."
• "Hold up, I'm not sure if I have enough money to cover this."
• "Hold up, I'm coming, I'm just finishing up this email."
• "Hold up, I just need to tie my shoe."