shippery
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Meaning · English
The act or practice of supporting or approving of a romantic relationship (ship) between characters.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I found both the leads annoying and it seemed like nothing more than a showcase for two famous actors one of whom is deaf. It seemed very artificial and I'm not really a shipper in any way and it was 2 hours of continuous shippery.
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 “shippery” mean?
The act or practice of supporting or approving of a romantic relationship (ship) between characters.
Is “shippery” formal or informal?
shippery is generally slang.