Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Shanghaied

👉 Shanghaied is a term used in Chinese culture and politics to refer to someone who has been captured or taken hostage. It can also refer to a situation where a person is being held captive by another country, particularly during times of conflict or war. In this context, "shanghaied" implies that the captor is not being released, either through diplomatic means or military action.

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