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Meaning of shanghai

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shanghai

Pronunciation:/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ//ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A tall dandy.

verb

Definitions

  1. To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.

  2. To abduct or coerce.

  3. To trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.

  4. To commandeer; appropriate; hijack

    Example: Let's see if we can shanghai a room for a couple of hours.