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English
Etymology 1
From ship + -ery.
Noun
shippery (uncountable)
- (fandom slang) The act or practice of supporting or approving of a romantic relationship (ship) between characters.
2005 August 6, Bill Jillians, “Re: Hey”, in alt.tv.farscape (Usenet):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.
Etymology 2
From shipper + -y.
Adjective
shippery (comparative more shippery, superlative most shippery)
- (fandom slang) Related to, characteristic of, or appealing to a shipper (a person who ships characters).
2000 June 13, laura capozzola, “Re: Noromos, help me understand...”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):I'm a noromo. I mostly care about the story. I don't pick up on or remember shippery things that Mulder and Scully do with each other during the ep that don't advance the story.