wardrobe malfunction

[wawr-drohb mal-fuhngk-shuhn]

noun

Facetious.

1. an instance of a piece of clothing slipping, ripping, etc., and causing embarrassment for the wearer.

   One of the models had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction during the fashion show.

wardrobe malfunction

noun

1. informal,  an embarrassing situation caused by the clothes a person is wearing

Word History and Origins

Origin of wardrobe malfunction¹

2004; coined by Justin Timberlake (born 1981), American singer and actor

Word History and Origins

Origin of wardrobe malfunction¹

C21