shippy

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Meaning · English

Related to, characteristic of, or supporting a romantic relationship (ship) between characters.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Anyway, the shippy moment comes when Scully (who's noticeably pregnant) and Mulder are talking on the park bench.

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 “shippy” mean?

Related to, characteristic of, or supporting a romantic relationship (ship) between characters.

Is “shippy” formal or informal?

shippy is generally slang.