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Internet Slang
shipping war
SHIP-ing WOR · noun · informal
A fandom argument over which romantic pairing is best
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Definitions
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A heated dispute between fans who support different romantic pairings for the same characters.
“The shipping war over who the heroine ends up with is brutal.”
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shipping war In A Sentence
The shipping war over who the heroine ends up with is brutal.
Origin & Usage
English fandom compound of 'shipping' + 'war'.
People Also Ask
What is a shipping war?
It's a heated fandom argument between fans who support different romantic pairings for the same characters.
What does 'shipping' mean?
Shipping is wanting or supporting a romantic relationship (a 'ship') between two characters.
Why do shipping wars get so intense?
Fans get emotionally invested in their preferred pairing, so disagreements over who a character should end up with can turn brutal.
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