wardrobe malfunction

This page is about the euphemism wardrobe malfunction

Meaning

a problem with clothing that allows breasts, buttocks or genitals to be seen

For example

  • Lenny had an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction when his pants split open.

  • Was her wardrobe malfunction really an accident, or was it done for publicity?

Quick Quiz

Which could be called a "wardrobe malfunction"?

a. jeans that have split

b. a hat that's fallen off

c. a wardrobe that's stuck
a) jeans that have split b) a hat that's fallen off c) a wardrobe that's stuck

Contributor: Matt Errey