A malfunction is a state in which something functions incorrectly or is obstructed from functioning at all. Some types of malfunctions are: *

Malfunction (parachuting) A malfunction is a partial or total failure of a parachuting device to operate as intended. Malfunctions may require a skydiver to cut away their main parachute and deploy the reserve parachute. High-speed malfunctions Pilot chute in tow This ...

, malfunction of a parachute * Sexual malfunction, also called "sexual dysfunction" **See also

dyspareunia Dyspareunia ( ) is painful sexual intercourse due to medical or psychological causes. The term ''dyspareunia'' covers both female dyspareunia and male dyspareunia, but many discussions that use the term without further specification concern the ...

Wardrobe malfunction A wardrobe malfunction is a clothing failure that accidentally or intentionally exposes a person's intimate parts. It is different from deliberate incidents of indecent exposure or public flashing. Justin Timberlake first used the term when apo ...

, a euphemism, or slang term, for accidental nudity in public * Malfunction Junction, an ill-functioning interchange *

Firearm malfunction A firearm malfunction is the failure of a firearm to operate as intended for causes other than user error. Malfunctions range from temporary and relatively safe situations, such as a casing that did not eject, to potentially dangerous occurrence ...

, the failure of a firearm to function as expected