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Shrek

Shrek

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A series of animated movies and shows about a large green ogre and his adventures
  • proper noun
  • /ʃrɛk/
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  • The animated film Shrek is beloved by audiences of all ages for its humor and heart.
  • Shrek The Third
  • Shrek the Final
  • Shrek and Fiona

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Examples

  • In a memorable scene from the movie Shrek, Shrek is trying to describe ogres to his traveling companion, Donkey.

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  • Yeah they said Shrek is a great kids friendly movie.

  • This looks like the wedding at the end of 'Shrek'.

  • - Yeah, I really liked her in Shrek.

  • Most of us have probably seen the movie Shrek.

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  • I do for you now a scene from the hit motion picture Shrek.

  • All right, guys, take one last look at Shrek and Fiona.

  • It's kind of ironic because my dad's favorite movie is Shrek.

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  • The distinction is that our Sims actors aren't household names like a lot of voice-over actors are, for example, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, and Eddie Murphy, who all voiced characters in the Shrek films.

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  • Many children enjoy the adventures of Shrek and his friends in the series.

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Etymology

Shrek comes from a Yiddish and German word schreck meaning 'fear' or 'fright'. The film series is named for an ogre who first scares people but becomes a lovable hero, so the name fits the whole story.