1. the practice of forcing someone to work on a ship by kidnapping or using trickery
Usage: nautical; historical
2. the act of forcing someone to do something against their will through deception or coercion
Usage: informal

Examples

• The sailor told stories of shanghaiing that happened in old port cities.
• Shanghaiing was a common practice in the 19th century when ships needed crew members.
• He accused his boss of shanghaiing him into working overtime.
• The committee felt like they were victims of shanghaiing when forced to approve the budget.
• Historical records document the shanghaiing of men from waterfront bars.
• She complained about the shanghaiing of volunteers for the school fundraiser.