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shrekking
What does shrekking mean?
Shrekking is settling for a partner you consider less attractive on the assumption they'll be more devoted and grateful, then being disappointed when they aren't.
"She thought shrekking would guarantee loyalty, it didn't."
Origin
After the ogre Shrek; the idea of choosing an 'ugly' partner for security.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'shrekking' mean?
It's deliberately dating someone you consider less attractive, expecting they'll be more loyal and grateful because of it, then being let down when they aren't.
Where does 'shrekking' come from?
It's named after the ogre Shrek, playing on the idea of picking an 'ugly' partner for the sake of security.
Is shrekking a bad idea?
The term is usually used critically, because the expected extra loyalty often fails to materialise.
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