nip slip

noun

variants or nip-slip
plural nip slips or nip-slips
informal
: accidental and usually public exposure of a woman's nipple
The Oscars is an elegant event, but even a classy affair couldn't stop an inevitable nip slip.Ashleigh Schmitz
As most know, Super Bowl coverage in the past has seen its fair share of turmoil. Most infamously, Janet Jackson's legendary nip-slip of 2004 almost cost CBS more than $500,000 in Federal Communications Commission fines.Lee McDade

Examples of nip slip in a Sentence

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The high crisscross neckline is adjustable and ideal for those who prefer coverage over cleavage, leaving fewer opportunities for nip slips or side boob. Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024 The actress, 57, documented the entirety of the hilarious faux pas on Instagram, from the moment her stylist, Lindsay Flores, tried to remove the top to her eventually being freed from the top, plus the dangerously close nip slips that happened in between. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 In the midst of one mic transfer, Nicki unhooked one of the dress straps, which resulted in a temporary nip slip. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024 Not every performance goes off without a hitch — sometimes there’s a nip slip. Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2024 One order of preppy-sporty for the girlies, hold the nip slip thanks to the adjustable tie-back strap. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 22 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

nip short for nipple

First Known Use

2002, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nip slip was in 2002

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“Nip slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nip%20slip. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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