Shanghaid Edit Meaning

1.

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.

See shanghai, shanghaied, shanghighed

2.

verb. Past tense. Almost certainly named after the very large Chinese metropolis of Shanghai. Shanghaid is used to refer to an event in the past where one person cheats or defrauds another in a very clever fashion. see also jacked, janked, or swindled.

That guy counted out my change right in front of me but somehow I'm $50 short.