shipping
- noun
- /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
- Slang
- In online forums, fans express their excitement about the latest shipping of their favorite characters.
- novel The Shipping
Examples
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First of all, I am heavily shipping Farrah with Tamlin.
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So I'm just wondering what shipping thoughts on that?
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I know I've heard of the fans like shipping you to like, what's up with this?
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Mori Summer approves of Dark Flame Master X Tyrant Eye shipping.
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A fact that will amuse many Axis Powers Hetalia fans—and conjure up a lot of thoughts of shipping.
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The shipping between the two lead characters has sparked endless debates among fans.
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Many fans enjoy creating art and stories based on their favorite shipping pairings from popular shows.
Compounds
- Specialized
A person or company that arranges cargo, customs, and port services for a ship
- Specialized
A serious illness in cattle or sheep after long travel that causes high fever and lung infection
- Archaic
A formal contract between the ship's captain and crew that states duties, pay, and working conditions during a voyage
How Enthusiastic
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Morphology
Etymology
Shipping in fandom comes from the short form ship, which comes from relationship 'a romantic pair'. To ship characters is to support or imagine them as a couple, so shipping is the activity of fans who like that pairing.