"semi-shipper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: semi-shippers [plural]
Etymology: From semi- + shipper. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|shipper}} semi- + shipper Head templates: {{en-noun}} semi-shipper (plural semi-shippers)
  1. (fandom slang) A person who partially supports a ship. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fandom, Shippers (fandom)

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