Wardrobe malfunction

Wardrobe malfunction is a euphemism used to describe the presumed accidental exposure, because of a defect attributed to an article or articles of clothing, of what would be considered an intimate part or parts of the body of their wearer. Most famously, it was coined by Justin Timberlake to explain the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy (a.k.a. "Nipplegate"), a February 1, 2004 incident in which the supposed malfunction resulted in the supposedly unintentional baring of most of Janet Jackson's right breast.

See also

• clothing taboos