Coldplayed

Pronunciation: /kəʊldˌpleɪd/
Past tense of: to Coldplay

The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating or engaging in a secretive affair, usually in public and often during high-profile events (e.g., concerts, weddings, televised games).
Inspired by the viral moment when tech CEO Andy Byron was caught on a Kiss Cam at a Coldplay concert with someone who was not his spouse—effectively turning emotional drama into stadium entertainment, and spawning countless riffs on Coldplay's music.
“Bro, did you see that TikTok? That guy just got Coldplayed at the Drake show.”

“I’m never sitting near the Kiss Cam again — don’t want to get Coldplayed.”

“Cheating during a pandemic and then marrying your roommate? That’s peak Coldplayed energy.”

Related Terms:

Coldplay moment – a deeply awkward, public moment of exposure.

Cheatwave – the social media tidal wave following a Coldplayed incident.
by Brtzn July 19, 2025
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