shipper
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person who supports a romantic or sexual relationship between fictional characters or real people.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
For creative fans and committed 'shippers^([sic]), fanfiction continues the interaction — the dialogue, the conversation, the story […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shipper” mean?
A person who supports a romantic or sexual relationship between fictional characters or real people.
Is “shipper” formal or informal?
shipper is generally slang.