shrekking
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shrekking” mean?
the practice of intentionally dating someone perceived as less attractive than oneself in the belief that the difference in perceived attractiveness will result in better treatment from the partner
Is “shrekking” formal or informal?
shrekking is generally slang.