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
Ashleigh SchmitzAs 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
Lee McDadeExamples of nip slip in a Sentence
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During the chat, the Fifty Shades actress, 35, narrowly avoided a nip slip.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 June 2025
While filming, the slit of Cardi’s dress caused a slight nip slip.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 June 2025
While filming, the slit of Cardi’s dress caused a slight nip slip.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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
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“Nip slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nip%20slip. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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