Ship is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “To support or root for two people (real or fictional) to be in a relationship”. Here’s the full Ship meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Ship? Ship Meaning Explained
To support or root for two people (real or fictional) to be in a relationship
Ship is what Gen Z and Alpha say when they lowkey want two people to fall in love. From anime characters to influencer besties — if you believe they belong together, you ship it.
“Ship” started in fandom culture and crossed over to TikTok and meme life. Now it’s a go-to term for romantic potential — real or delulu.
Ship — Slang Examples in Sentences
“The comments all shipping them made it 10x better.”
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “They held hands in that TikTok? I totally ship them.” | Used in fandom edits and couple compilations. |
| “I ship these two so hard it hurts.” | Seen in comment sections of thirst traps. |
| “The comments all shipping them made it 10x better.” | Can be platonic or romantic. |
| “They’re literally a ship waiting to happen.” | Used for both real people and fictional characters. |
| “Ship name drop in 3… 2… 1…” | Popular in anime, K-pop, and fanfic communities. |
Shipping is the ultimate Gen Z way of playing matchmaker — even if it’s just for content.
Where Did “Ship” Come From? Ship Origin
Ship began wide-spread usage in the 2000s
Fandom Twitter and TikTok edits pushed “ship” into mainstream slang.
Ship in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Ship in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Ship in every language.
Ship意味｜Shipとは？ 🇯🇵
Shipの意味は？推しカプを応援する気持ちを表すスラング。
Ship（シップ）は、カップルになってほしい2人を応援する時に使う言葉。
Ship의미｜Ship이란? 🇰🇷
Ship 뜻: 관계를 응원하거나 사랑을 기대할 때 쓰는 말。
Ship(쉽)은 두 사람을 이어주고 싶을 때 사용하는 표현이에요.
Ship意思｜Ship是什么？ 🇨🇳
Ship 是什么意思？为情侣或角色配对的术语。
Ship（配对）是粉丝希望两人恋爱的网络用语。
Ship Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet Ship? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Ship? Begriff für Wunsch-Paarungen.
Ship bedeutet, dass man zwei Personen zusammen sehen will.
Ship Significado｜¿Qué Significa Ship? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Ship? Termino para “emparejar” personajes.
Ship es apoyar o querer ver a dos personas como pareja.
Ship Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire Ship? 🇮🇹
Cosa vuol dire Ship? Termini per “coppie ideali”.
Ship è sperare che due persone stiano insieme.
Ship Signification｜C’est Quoi Ship? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Ship ? Espoir romantique en ligne.
Ship signifie soutenir un couple réel ou fictif.
Ship значение｜Что такое Ship? 🇷🇺
Что значит Ship? Это поддержка или фантазия о паре.
Ship — это когда вы “болеете” за пару, даже если она выдуманная.
Ship ما معنى｜المعنى Ship؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Ship؟ كلمة تدل على الرغبة في رؤية شخصين كزوجين.
Ship هو تعبير عن دعم علاقة بين شخصين، حقيقية أو خيالية.
Ship Overview
Ship is Gen Z’s way of turning love into lore.
That’s the full slang guide for Ship, straight from the Skibidi DB!
Sasha | Gen Z Reporter
Hi, I’m Sasha, a Gen Z reporter and content goblin here at Skibidi Times.
I’m 19 with Italian roots (yes, I’m fluent in both Italian and Italian Brainrot 🇮🇹💅) and I love covering everything from TikTok trends to Gen Alpha drama.
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