3syllables
shanghaiing
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Definitions ofshanghaiing
1verb
- 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."
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