Shanghai

/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters

Definition of Shanghai

noun

  1. A tall dandy.

verb

  1. To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.
  2. To abduct or coerce.
  3. To trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.
  4. To commandeer; appropriate; hijack

    "Let's see if we can shanghai a room for a couple of hours."

Anagrams of Shanghai

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "shanghai":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

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