by J Wub July 19, 2025

The act of being seen with the wrong person at the wrong time in a very public place - typically exposing an affair.
Comes from the moment at a Coldplay concert in July, 2025 where Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and CPO Kristin Cabot were caught cuddling on the Jumbotron "kiss cam" but immediately ducked and hid their faces, prompting Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to say, "either they're having an affair or are really shy."
They WERE having an affair, and both of their lives blew up.
Comes from the moment at a Coldplay concert in July, 2025 where Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and CPO Kristin Cabot were caught cuddling on the Jumbotron "kiss cam" but immediately ducked and hid their faces, prompting Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to say, "either they're having an affair or are really shy."
They WERE having an affair, and both of their lives blew up.
by Jacaranda July 19, 2025

by Lolhahaoops July 20, 2025

COLDPLAYED /'kould, pleid - verb
1. The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating, especially in public, usually during major events.
2. To be seen at the wrong place with the wrong person at the wrong time.
Synonyms: Gotcha'd, Busted,
Publicly Played
Related Terms: Gotcha'd - secret getaway spot for lovers
Snapture - when someone snaps a pic that ruins your life
1. The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating, especially in public, usually during major events.
2. To be seen at the wrong place with the wrong person at the wrong time.
Synonyms: Gotcha'd, Busted,
Publicly Played
Related Terms: Gotcha'd - secret getaway spot for lovers
Snapture - when someone snaps a pic that ruins your life
by Cuozzimoto July 19, 2025

When you get caught with your side piece out in public, and it ends up going viral since you acted like a fool.
"Man, did you see the game last night?"
"Yeah, that dude just ducked like he wasn't on the Jumbotron."
"He coldplayed, and now his wife's gonna get everything. She's a classy lady and deserves it."
"Yeah, that dude just ducked like he wasn't on the Jumbotron."
"He coldplayed, and now his wife's gonna get everything. She's a classy lady and deserves it."
by HolySonOfABiscut July 20, 2025

When you jokingly make a public comment, only for it to turn out to be spot-on—and their overly suspicious reaction ends up exposing them completely, with no way to walk it back.
by DanBooneTX July 19, 2025

The act of being publicly exposed in a compromising or embarrassing situation, especially involving infidelity or questionable behavior, typically caught on camera during a large event like a concert.
"He thought he could sneak a moment with his "friend" at the show, but the kiss cam zoomed in, and he got totally Coldplayed in front of thousands."
by Viral Watcher July 18, 2025
