When you do something you totally know is wrong but do it anyway, in grand fashion, for all the world to see, only to be mercilessly ridiculed with memes and gifs, and karma kicks you so hard it costs you 1/2 of everything and your job.
I can’t believe you took your side chic to a concert…out in public…moron! You been thinkin’ with your d*ck….your sh*t’s dumb and you just got coldplayed!
by Suarez84 July 19, 2025
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Have you heard of that CEO and HR? They really thought they were safe in a crowd of 80,000 people and then they got coldplayed badly.
by clubmategranate July 19, 2025
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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.
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.”
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Coldplay moment – a deeply awkward, public moment of exposure.
Cheatwave – the social media tidal wave following a Coldplayed incident.
“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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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
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Get the Coldplayed mug.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
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