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.