Word of the day - Shanghai

in #whalepower • 6 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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     6 years ago 

    Shanghai caught my Attention
    Just been there on my vacation

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     6 years ago 

    Shanghai is one of the busiest city in China

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     6 years ago 

    Are you from SHANGHAI?

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       6 years ago 

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

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       6 years ago 

      Some Squeeze word you have there WOTD

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       6 years ago 

      Yes, a squeeze word.

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       6 years ago 

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

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       6 years ago 

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

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       6 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???

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       6 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

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       6 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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       6 years ago 

      I guess you are Shanghai me now.
      Just kidding!

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       6 years ago 

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

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         6 years ago 

        good you are learning

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