English · Slang Attested

shippery

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act or practice of supporting or approving of a romantic relationship (ship) between characters.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động hoặc thực tiễn ủng hộ hoặc chấp thuận một mối quan hệ lãng mạn

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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.

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