Wardrobe Malfunction

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Pronunciation: /ˈwɔrdˌroʊb ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/

Definitions of wardrobe malfunction

noun an instance where clothing fails to function properly or as intended, often resulting in an embarrassing situation

Example Sentences

A1 She had a wardrobe malfunction at the party and had to quickly fix her dress.

A2 The actress experienced a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet, causing a stir among the photographers.

B1 The singer's wardrobe malfunction during the concert was captured on camera and went viral on social media.

B2 Despite the wardrobe malfunction, the athlete managed to finish the race and win the competition.

C1 The designer's reputation was tarnished after a series of wardrobe malfunctions occurred during the fashion show.

C2 The celebrity's team worked tirelessly to prevent any wardrobe malfunctions from happening during the high-profile event.

Examples of wardrobe malfunction in a Sentence

formal The actress experienced a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet, causing a stir among the paparazzi.

informal Oh no, she had a wardrobe malfunction at the party last night and had to borrow someone's jacket.

slang Her wardrobe malfunction was so embarrassing, everyone was talking about it for days.

figurative The team's defense had a wardrobe malfunction during the game, leading to several easy goals for the opposing team.

Grammatical Forms of wardrobe malfunction

past tense

wardrobe malfunctioned

plural

wardrobe malfunctions

comparative

more wardrobe malfunctioning

superlative

most wardrobe malfunctioning

present tense

wardrobe malfunctions

future tense

will wardrobe malfunction

perfect tense

has wardrobe malfunctioned

continuous tense

is wardrobe malfunctioning

singular

wardrobe malfunction

positive degree

wardrobe malfunction

infinitive

to wardrobe malfunction

gerund

wardrobe malfunctioning

participle

wardrobe malfunctioned

Origin and Evolution of wardrobe malfunction

First Known Use: 2004 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'wardrobe malfunction' originated in the early 2000s in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a clothing mishap or malfunction that occurs during a public appearance, the term has since evolved to also refer to any accidental exposure of intimate body parts due to clothing mishaps.