shanghai
Pronunciation:
/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ//ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/noun
Definitions
A tall dandy.
verb
Definitions
To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.
To abduct or coerce.
To trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.
To commandeer; appropriate; hijack
Example: Let's see if we can shanghai a room for a couple of hours.