shippy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.