Word of the day - Shanghai

word-of-the-day (57)in #whalepower • 7 years ago (edited)

Shanghai

(verb)
Meaning: to take a person by force or trickery and compel that person to do something. Also a major city in China.
Usage: I got shanghaied!

Comments and feedback most welcome.

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7 years ago in #whalepower by word-of-the-day (57)

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bullionstackers (71) 7 years ago

Shanghai caught my Attention
Just been there on my vacation

ninedragons (52) 7 years ago

Shanghai is one of the busiest city in China

word-of-the-day (57) 7 years ago

Are you from SHANGHAI?

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jackpot (58) 7 years ago

I hase been there too...but a few years back. Màybe there are many changes with things moving so fast.

ppagoda (61) 7 years ago

Some Squeeze word you have there WOTD

bullionstackers (71) 7 years ago

Yes, a squeeze word.

word-of-the-day (57) 7 years ago

Some PRESSURE must be applied to SQUEEZE / EXTRACT the JUICE out.

word-of-the-day (57) 7 years ago

Lol, I finally get some JUICE out from this word.
Thank you @ppagoda

jackpot (58) 7 years ago

Have heard of it and thought of it is similar to being kidnapped someone when they are being shanghaied away.
Of course there is a show with the name "Shanghai Noon" starring Jackie Chan...love his shows...have you seen it???

word-of-the-day (57) 7 years ago

Yes, Shanghai Noon, of course.
Have you been to Huangpu River where one can see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower?
Oh! Don't forget The Nanjing River nite-life

pdng1975 (50) 7 years ago

Thanks for the meaning of Shanghai. Did not know there is a different meaning to it. Learned a new thing today... thank you for that

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word-of-the-day (57) 7 years ago

I guess you are Shanghai me now.
Just kidding!

ibrar26 (50) 7 years ago

I appreciate your efforts for teaching us ( students) thank you, keep it up

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word-of-the-day (57) 7 years ago

good you are learning

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