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Shrek

A name meaning "fright".

PronunciationEnglish /ˈʃɹɛk/
Usage languagesPopular Culture

Meaning and history

This name is derived from German Schreck or Yiddish שרעק (shrek), meaning “fright.” It is also the name of a large green ogre in the 2001 animated film Shrek and its sequels.

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