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noun
The state, essence, or quality of self; identity; individuality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
A situation where a person makes an OC (original character) or self-insert and ships them with their favorite character, aka a F/O (fictional other).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Topics: lifestyle
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verb
To ship oneself with a fictional character.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Topics: lifestyle
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History
From self + -ship. Compare Dutch zelfschap, Swedish självskap, Norwegian selvskap.
From self- + ship.
