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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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Coldplayed

A couple are caught having and affair and it becomes very public.
" Did you hear about .... and ... being Coldplayed ?"
by Thumper of Flower July 17, 2025
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coldplayed

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.
"Bro thought he was safe in a crowd of 80,000 at King V. He got Coldplayed hard.
by king veepee July 19, 2025
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Coldplayed

When you are caught publicly with the wrong person at the wrong time. Entered the internet lexicon in July 2025 when Andy Byron was caught having an affair on a kiss camera.
Rob got coldplayed at the fraternity party. Needless to say, his penis was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
by TheClu1ch July 20, 2025
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An overrated topic that people circlejerk about. Seriously, it’s old news by now. Anyone who brings it up is full on flogging a dead horse.
The coldplay HR and CEO incident is overrated now. Find something else to talk about.
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Coldplayed

To be caught or called out for doing something or being with someone you should not.
The CEO was coldplayed on the kiss cam with his mistress at a concert.
by J Wub July 19, 2025
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Coldplayed

To be publicly shamed for having an extramarital affair.
Andy Byron got caught with his mistress on the Jumbotron last night. Bro got Coldplayed!
by MindiB July 19, 2025
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