Drek
/DREK/ noun
≈ “Shit / Crap”
Standard scatological profanity in the Shadowrun universe. Equivalent to 'shit' or 'crap.'
“This plan is pure drek, chummer.”— Various shadowrunners
Etymology
Derived from 'dreck' (Yiddish/German for trash or waste). Modified spelling for the cyberpunk future setting.
Usage History
Used since the original 1989 Shadowrun TTRPG. Featured in the video game series (2013-2015) and all subsequent media.
Taboo Trajectory
A well-established cyberpunk expletive. Its Yiddish roots give it real-world linguistic credibility.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Consistent usage from the 1989 TTRPG through video game adaptations.
Regional Notes
Universal across the Shadowrun Sixth World.
Real-World Euphemisms
CrapCrudGarbageRubbish