Shippo, alternate spelling Shippou, is a character on Adult Swim's Inuyasha. Although he was added for cute comic relief it is found many just want to crash in his cranium. Others wish to hug him.
After his father was killed by the 'Thunder Brothers' (his mother was never mentioned) he tried vainly to get revenge. He was stopped by Inuyasha and Kagome who later defeated the two brothers. He now travels with Inuyasha and Kagome and the other main characters.
When you meet someone of the opposite sex who is incredible and you have such a fantastic time but only for a short period. You both go your separate ways wishing you could stay together longer. Normally when you meet someone away from home. You part with fond memories of each other.
Stu: I have to go now, but I loved spending that time with you, you are incredible.
Mary: Its sad, just consider us as ships that pass in the night.
An adjective to describe something to do with romantic relationships, especially by fans of TV shows to descricibe a romantic moment between 2 characters. Fans of a certain TV shows' romantic moments are called a <TV show> shipper.