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 November 12, 2012
 Get the Shanghai leftmug.
Get the Shanghai leftmug. My dog left me a Shanghai Surprise in my bedroom last night.
I did a Shanghai Surprise in your bathroom.
I did a Shanghai Surprise in your bathroom.
by Arcspork May 7, 2025
 Get the Shanghai Surprisemug.
Get the Shanghai Surprisemug. by shortCUT207 February 7, 2025
 Get the Shanghai Noodlemug.
Get the Shanghai Noodlemug. A variation of the slip and slide see urban dictionary ‘slip and slide’ where the girl, while on top, pulls out a bunch of wet noodles and surprise slaps them across the other persons face yelling ‘Ni Hao, bitch!’.
Last night Barbara and I were doing the slip and slide and she whipped out The Shanghai slip and slide variation!
by 2moist4u. June 14, 2024
 Get the The Shanghai Slip and Slidemug.
Get the The Shanghai Slip and Slidemug. 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
 Get the Shanghaiedmug.
Get the Shanghaiedmug. A sexual act during which a male who is receiving a Rim Job from a female, or is going ass-to-mouth with said female, defecates in the mouth of his female sexual partner.
by shanghai'dd April 21, 2013
 Get the Shanghai Suicidemug.
Get the Shanghai Suicidemug. by Jacksoncage July 26, 2021
 Get the Shanghaiedmug.
Get the Shanghaiedmug.