shippaajas
Shippaajas is a term that originated in online fan communities, particularly within fandoms centered around fictional characters and their relationships. It refers to the act of supporting or advocating for a specific romantic pairing between two characters, often within a given piece of media such as a book, television show, movie, or video game. Individuals who identify as shippaajas actively engage in discussions, create fan art, write fan fiction, and participate in other forms of fan expression that celebrate their chosen pairing.
The term itself is derived from "shipping," which is a shortened version of "relationship." A "shippaaja" is