SHANGHAIED Meaning and
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Shanghaied is a verb that refers to the act of forcibly abducting or coercing someone into participating in activities against their will, typically involving forced labor or joining a ship's crew. The term has its origins in the practice of Shanghaiing, which occurred during the 19th and early 20th centuries in port cities such as Shanghai, China, and San Francisco, California.
Historically, Shanghaied often involved trickery or deception. Unsuspecting individuals would be lured to a location or drugged, only to wake up on a ship at sea, far from their home or intended destination. This practice was prevalent in the maritime industry, where unscrupulous ship captains would forcibly recruit sailors by rendering them unconscious or pressuring them into signing contracts while under duress.
Shanghaied commonly implied the loss of personal freedom and autonomy, as victims were often subjected to harsh working conditions and mistreatment, serving long and grueling hours aboard the ship. The term has also been used metaphorically to describe situations where individuals are coerced or forced into any unwanted, unpleasant, or dangerous situation, beyond the context of maritime activities.
Since its origin, the term Shanghaied has become more colloquial, often used figuratively to describe being manipulated or tricked into doing something against one's will or best interests. Its usage carries connotations of unfairness, betrayal, and victimization.
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Etymology of SHANGHAIED
The word "Shanghaied" originated in the mid-19th century and is derived from the name of the Chinese city of Shanghai, which was a prominent port during that time. It refers to the practice of forcibly kidnapping or coercing individuals to work as sailors aboard ships, particularly in the context of American and British ships sailing out of Shanghai. Unwilling or unsuspecting individuals were often drugged or abducted and then forced into service against their will. The term "Shanghaied" emerged as a colloquial way to describe this act, eventually becoming a proverbial term used more broadly to mean being abducted or forcibly recruited for any purpose against one's wishes.
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