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WEBNov 7, 2014 · The term “shanghai’ed”, or to “ shanghai someone” is slang for “to steal or take without permission.” As in, “Hey, that pigeon just shanghai’ed my garlic fries!” It immediately sounds politically incorrect, like some sibling of ‘Indian giver’ that you know you’ll feel bad about ever saying once you learn the word’s origins.
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