Similar to a Pittsburgh left except that multiple vehicle make the attempt. Vehicles will generally keep turning left until the opposing traffic forcibly asserts the right of way in a manner similar to a game of "chicken." Named for a practice common in Shanghai, China and other crowded cities in Asia.
"Wow, look at all those cars and trucks attempting a Shanghai left! I can't believe there aren't more accidents here. The highway department should install green arrows and turning lanes."
by wthrfrk80 June 01, 2012
when you need to take a shit and you’re too embarrassed to say “i need to shit”
Derived from the intro of Nicki Minaj’s song ‘Shanghai’ which sounds like diarrhea
Derived from the intro of Nicki Minaj’s song ‘Shanghai’ which sounds like diarrhea
by ninaboobrev March 18, 2020
(Verb)
To put by force or threat of force into or as if into a place of detention.
(Adjective)
Used to describe when the solutions are worse than the problem itself.
To put by force or threat of force into or as if into a place of detention.
(Adjective)
Used to describe when the solutions are worse than the problem itself.
“The two groups were shanghaied into signing
the agreement, despite their objections.”
“Environmentalists fear that this is a shanghai
approach to the problem of global warming.”
the agreement, despite their objections.”
“Environmentalists fear that this is a shanghai
approach to the problem of global warming.”
by Peter P. Devil April 17, 2022
The Shanghai is a rare object who is available to protect you against the bullshit of Reddit, TikTok or other repulsive content. Now days, Oompaville is the owner of it. He needs that protection.
The Shanghai is the new aluminium-paper-hat
by Se-n-pai August 08, 2020
When a woman is performing anal cunnilingus, while simultaneously robbing you from behind your back.
by Deadard Stark September 25, 2021
by Jacksoncage July 27, 2021
The use of raw political power to damage the economic strength of a place that is perceived as a threat to the political leader's continuing hold on power.
Quick! Put up images of the leader. He needs to believe that we support and honor him. We don't want our city Shanghaied.
by Profesor de Inglés May 20, 2022