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is spotify down
/ɪz ˈspɑːt̬ɪˌfaɪ ˈdaʊn/
Definition
1
A ubiquitous internet search query and casual phrase used to check if Spotify, the popular music and podcast streaming service, is experiencing technical outages, server issues, or downtime.
2
Slang shorthand for troubleshooting audio streaming interruptions by crowdsourcing real-time status from online outage trackers like DownDetector.
Examples
My hype playlist vanished mid-drop, so I typed 'is spotify down' faster than I hit refresh.
At the gym, when the beats betray you, the first thought is always 'is spotify down'.
She blamed her awkward date silence on asking 'is spotify down' instead of small talk.
Tech bros unite: every laggy track sparks a global 'is spotify down' frenzy.