Shanghai Definition & Meaning
shanghai
- noun
- the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
- verb
- take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship; "The men were shanghaied after being drugged"
"Shanghai" in song lyrics
See how shanghai is used in real songs:
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"Yo Chizzy! From NY to Shanghai"
Choclair f/ Solitair — Fresh -
"Shanghai, Shanghai"
Flipmode Squad — Hit Em Wit Da Heat -
"it shanghai"
Hi-Tek f/ Buckshot — The Illest it Get
Words that rhyme with shanghai
Usage tips for "shanghai"
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- What does shanghai mean?
- the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship; "The men were shanghaied after being drugged"
- What part of speech is shanghai?
- Shanghai is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does shanghai have?
- Shanghai has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).