Yes, "ship" is actually a term often used in fandoms! 🚢 It's short for "relationship," and is used when fans want two characters to be together. It can be quite a big deal in some community circles, as people enjoy speculating about potential romantic pairings.
Beyond this more modern usage, "ship" doesn't carry many other slang connotations. In general, it's safe to use in most contexts without any surprise interpretations. It mostly depends on the group of people you're interacting with, and if they're potentially involved in fandom culture. But don't worry, no need to walk the plank if you unintentionally use it in the "fandom" context! Just clarify your meaning and you'll be smooth sailing again. ⛵
Of course, in electronic commerce, 'ship' can also mean to send or transport (a commodity) to a customer or dealer by a supplier. It's really fascinating how versatile language can be, isn't it? At the end of the day, communication isn't just about words, but also about knowing your audience, their potential understanding and the context of your conversation. 😊
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