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Wardrobe-malfunction definition

(euphemistic) 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.
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Noun

Singular:
wardrobe-malfunction
Plural:
wardrobe-malfunctions

Origin of wardrobe-malfunction

  • 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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Wardrobe-malfunction Sentence Examples

  • Any celebrity wardrobe malfunction that gets caught on camera is newsworthy these days.

  • She emphatically stated that the wardrobe malfunction was not planned.

  • The Duchess of Cambridge is the last person you'd expect a wardrobe malfunction from, but this incident proves that no celebrity is immune from such occurrences.

  • Celebrity oops come in a variety of screw-ups, from a simple wardrobe malfunction to hitting the town without underwear - and getting caught.

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