To have one’s scandal exposed on a large scale by coincidence or accident, particularly a love affair displayed on a Jumbotron of a concert or sports event, etc.
Andy and Kristen got coldplayed at the Coldplay concert, immediately stopped cuddling, and went into hiding.
by iSuedeo July 18, 2025

by lewy_lewy July 23, 2025

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

When a viral story gets traction and new memes are created. Especially if planned for viral attention. Named after the kiss cam ColdPlay concert video.
We were all ColdPlayed with the jeans advertising.
by TloOLou August 1, 2025

The ultimate betrayal buzzkill: secretly cheating or having an affair, wrapped in emotionally-flat, performative charm—like a half-hearted concert you didn’t buy tickets for.
by CarMummy July 18, 2025

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.
2. To be seen at the wrong place with the wrong person at the wrong time.
by ariz987 July 22, 2025

verb
To get busted on the jumbotron mid•concert while getting cozy with someone who's definitely not your spouse. Also
applies to sports events.
To get busted on the jumbotron mid•concert while getting cozy with someone who's definitely not your spouse. Also
applies to sports events.
Andy and his HR executive got coldplayed last night; he tried to duck, but it was too late: the crowd was impressed by how shy they looked.
by Antunísio July 19, 2025
