shippery adjective 1noun 1forms 2 adjective1 •(slang) Related to, characteristic of, or appealing to a shipper (a person who ships characters).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. — 2000 noun1 •(slang) The act or practice of supporting or approving of a romantic relationship (ship) between characters. formsmore shippery · most shippery