Shrek
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Noun — An extremely or comically ugly person (used as slang, from the animated character).
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Etymology
From the ogre character Shrek, created by author William Steig for his 1990 picture book and made globally famous by the DreamWorks film franchise; the name itself comes from the Yiddish word for "fright."
Full origin of Shrek →Frequently asked questions
What does “Shrek” mean?
The word “Shrek” means an extremely or comically ugly person (used as slang, from the animated character). In plain terms, using the cartoon ogre's name as an insult (usually joking) for someone considered ugly.
How do you pronounce “Shrek”?
“Shrek” is pronounced shrehk (/ʃɹɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shrek” in a sentence?
Here is “Shrek” used in a sentence: “He jokingly called his messy morning reflection "a total shrek.".”
What part of speech is “Shrek”?
“Shrek” is a noun.
Where does the word “Shrek” come from?
The word “Shrek” dates back to around 1990 and comes from Yiddish. From the ogre character Shrek, created by author William Steig for his 1990 picture book and made globally famous by the DreamWorks film franchise; the name itself comes from the Yiddish word for "fright.".
Is “Shrek” a common word?
“Shrek” is an uncommon word in modern English.
