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wardrobe mal·func·tion

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  1. wardrobe malfunctionnoun

    An accidental instance of indecent exposure caused by a fault in someone's clothing (especially that of a performer) or by an error made while changing this costume.

  2. Etymology: An Americanism, used by singer Justin Timberlake in 2004 to explain the incident during Super Bowl XXXVIII in which Janet Jackson's right breast was bared.

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  1. Wardrobe malfunction

    A wardrobe malfunction is a euphemism for accidental exposure of intimate parts. It is different from indecent exposure or flashing, as the latter ones imply a deliberate exposure. There has been a long history of such incidents, though the term itself was coined in the mid-2000s and has become one of the most common fashion faux pas. In everyday context it often happens as a nipple slip to women and is relatively common, but wardrobe malfunction suggests a public event or performance, particularly when there are allegations that it was deliberately staged for publicity reasons.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of wardrobe malfunction in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of wardrobe malfunction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of wardrobe malfunction in a Sentence

  1. Lydia Buckner:

    If you can't walk a block comfortably, you're going to regret it -- senior to freshman advice, trust me, I know those heels look supercute but your blistered feet will definitely not. You want to be able to cheer and jump without constantly worrying about a wardrobe malfunction.

  2. Justin Timberlake:

    I am sorry if anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the half time performance.


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  • dysfonctionnement de garde-robeFrench
  • कपड़े की खराबीHindi
  • 옷장 오작동Korean
  • malfunctionamento do guarda-roupaPortuguese
  • அலமாரி செயலிழப்புTamil
  • వార్డ్రోబ్ పనిచేయకపోవడంTelugu

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