dreck

[ drek ]

noun

, Slang.

1. anything regarded as worthless or of low quality; junk:

   It would be an insult to the actors and the writers to nominate this fine film along with the dreck they are glorifying this year.

2. filth; garbage:

   He is cleaning off the years of rust, dreck, and corrosion before continuing his restoration of the various parts.

3. excrement; dung.

dreck

/ drɛk /

noun

1. slang.
   rubbish; trash

Derived Forms

• ˈdrecky, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreck¹

First recorded in 1920–25; from Yiddish drek; cognate with German Dreck “filth”; compare Old English threax, Old Norse threkkr “excrement”

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreck¹

from Yiddish drek filth, dregs

Example Sentences

That tension between the public and the personal, between the dreck and the art, is the spine of the film.

From Los Angeles Times

Sadly, this decrease isn't happening in time for people to discover some outstanding shows that were canceled along with the dreck, one of which made this year-end list.

From Salon

Fielding a strong defense after five seasons of dreck on that side of the ball could not elevate the team after the departure of quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times

“Talk to Me” seemingly takes place entirely at night, adding to the atmosphere, but it never devolves into dull gray dreck.

From Seattle Times

The Rams’ offense consists of short passes to Cooper Kupp and dreck.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• excrement
• ground
• muck
• mud
• soil
• stain