Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nip slip

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.27 in modern English

Syllables: nip s-lip
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Slang

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

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

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

nip slips (plural)

Phrases

indecent exposure

Frequently Paired Words

costumery indecent exposure

Questions

What does nip slip mean?: The brief accidental exposure of a woman's breast, usually partially and on the side.
Where does nip slip come from?: Short for nipple slip, equivalent to nip + slip, chosen for the rhyme.

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