shrek

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Meaning · English

An extremely ugly person.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'Well, well, well, who have we got here? 'A very fat Shrek suddenly loomed up on them. 'Your host at your service,' he said, with a little bow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shrek” mean?

An extremely ugly person.

Is “shrek” formal or informal?

shrek is generally derogatory, slang.