shrekking
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The practice of intentionally dating someone whom one finds unattractive, or less attractive than one desires, in the belief that this person will be more caring, faithful, or attentive as a partner.
Slang; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- ""Shrekking" may be a new addition to the modern dating lexicon, but it's long-been a universal experience."
- "“Although ‘Shrekking’ may sound like a pragmatic response to dating fatigue, in reality it reveals some concerning patterns in how singles approach love and relationships,” says Claire Rénier, relationship expert at dating app happn."
- "It is clear that Shrekking is a divisive concept. While some view it as a sign of emotional maturity, others fear that romantic relationships could become little more than rational calculations."