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Shanghai

/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/

A tall dandy.

📖 Definitions of "Shanghai"

noun
  1. 1

    A tall dandy.

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To abduct or coerce.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To commandeer; appropriate; hijack

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

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