A modern slang term for when someone is outed for being deceitful or unfaithful, often during a public event or significant moment
by SpencerTheCocker77 July 19, 2025

by Oonigooni July 29, 2025

The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating, especially in public, usually during major events
by MillenialLoler July 18, 2025

Coldplaying, when some is caught out cheating.
by Gamerageloony July 19, 2025

by Jerattack July 18, 2025

I was Coldplayed on the kiss-cam with my side-piece at the baseball game last night.
by thornerg July 20, 2025

The Coldplay effect is named for the band Coldplay, and is used to describe something that is iconic and respected, but generic and only the favourite thing of a small number of people.
"Spaghetti bolognese is a pretty average meal when you think about it, but so many people enjoy it."
"You could say it's affected by the Coldplay effect."
"You could say it's affected by the Coldplay effect."
by gallifrey_stands June 1, 2021
