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Synonyms for Shanghai & Similar Words

Definition of shanghai

noun
  1. the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
verb
  1. take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship; "The men were shanghaied after being drugged"

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"Shanghai" in song lyrics

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for shanghai?
Synonyms for shanghai include: impress.
How many synonyms does shanghai have?
Shanghai has 1 synonym.

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