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Uncommonshanghai
The correct spelling is shanghai.
How to pronounce shanghai
/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/
nounIPA: /ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/
Say it like: Sha-ngh-aee
The correct spelling is shanghai. A tall dandy. For example: "Let's see if we can shanghai a room for a couple of hours."
Usage Examples
“Let's see if we can shanghai a room for a couple of hours.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A tall dandy.
- 2.A slingshot.
verb
- 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
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