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shanghai sharks

a chinese basketball association team, which is often referred to in jokes. when an nba player plays badly, people will say that they will be playing on the shanghai sharks next year, and attach a video of all-time great nba players and teams
did you see the game last night? the guys who sold are gonna be like kobe and shaq on the shanghai sharks next year
shanghai sharks by unbirdie June 2, 2021

shanghaid 

Frequently referring to abduction or misdirection into servitude, generally against ones will.
We were close to the conclusion of our meeting but the agenda was shanghaid by someone with different ideas.
shanghaid by tomsawyersf January 22, 2008

shanghai easter basket 

When you slide your hand down a Chinese hookers panties and can't find her savory jelly bean through the thicket of wiry brush.
After having a few beers I wanted to flick the bean but I couldn't get past the Shanghai Easter basket.
shanghai easter basket by Wong way January 27, 2017

Shanghaied 

Being kidnapped by someone, usually sailors and/or pirates and forced to do sailor work through means of violence and intimidation.
"I'd like to file a police report, my friends were abducted by some sailors, they're being forced to do ship repairs and other stuff or else the sailors will kill 'em!"

"Sir, your friends have been 'shanghaied', we'll notify the Coast Guard."
Shanghaied by tahutoa May 19, 2015

shanghai sally 

Nickname for Opium developed by J. Peteman on Seinfeld.
J. Peterman to Elaine: "That's right Elaine. Opium. Yam-yam. Shanghai Sally."
shanghai sally by jakecamara December 3, 2007

Shanghai City Shuffle 

Variation of "Kansas City Shuffle." Its when a girl looks good from behind or from afar, but when she turns around or when she gets close you realize shes Asian.
Watch out for a Shanghai City Shuffle whenever you take the bus to Chinatown.
Shanghai City Shuffle by Jerico February 6, 2007
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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