nip slip

noun

Etymology

Short for nipple slip, equivalent to nip + slip, chosen for the rhyme.

  1. derived from *slībaną — “to split
  2. derived from *slewbʰ- — “slip, slide
  3. derived from *sleyb- — “slimy; to slide
  4. derived from *slipjaną — “to glide
  5. derived from *slippjan
  6. derived from *slippian
  7. derived from slippen
  8. inherited from slippen
  9. formed as nip slip — “nip + slip

Definitions

  1. The brief accidental exposure of a woman's breast, usually partially and on the side.

    • She had a nip slip during her Houston concert.
    • I can hardly remember a single word I said during that interview because I was too damn worried that on my first live television show, I was going to have my first live nip slip. Please don't let my boob come out.

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