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Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year
From internet slang to the dictionary. Everything you need to know about rizz, where it came from, and why it matters.
Definition
Rizz describes that intangible quality some people have that makes others gravitate toward them. It's not just about looks—it's about how you carry yourself, how you speak, and how you make people feel.
As a noun
"They've got serious rizz" — meaning natural charm
As a verb
"Watch me rizz them up" — to charm someone
History
2021-2022
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat began using "rizz" frequently on his streams to describe charm in dating situations. His audience picked it up and spread it across social media.
2022-2023
The term exploded on TikTok with "rizz tutorials," compilations, and debates about who has the most rizz. It became core Gen Z vocabulary.
December 2023
Oxford University Press officially named "rizz" their 2023 Word of the Year, cementing its place in the English language. It beat out "Swiftie" and "situationship" in the public vote.
Etymology
Rizz is widely believed to be a shortened form of "charisma." The clipping follows a common pattern in internet slang where words are shortened for casual use.
Categories
"Win" rizz. When your charm works—you get positive responses, land dates, and make connections.
"That opener was pure W rizz"
"Loss" rizz. When your attempt at charm fails—awkward moments or rejected lines.
"That was some serious L rizz"
The highest form. Natural magnetism without saying anything—pure presence and confidence.
"They didn't even try—that's unspoken rizz"
Practical Guide
Charisma isn't just something you're born with. The components of rizz—confidence, social awareness, conversation skills—can all be learned.
Rizz comes from feeling secure in yourself, not from pretending. Know your strengths, work on self-esteem, and be comfortable with your personality.
Real rizz isn't just about what you say. Pay attention to what people tell you, ask follow-up questions, and show genuine interest.
Being able to make people laugh and not taking yourself too seriously goes a long way. Playful teasing and good timing are key.
Know when to be flirty and when to dial back. Matching energy and reading receptiveness separates W rizz from L rizz.
The best rizz doesn't feel like a performance. Find what makes you uniquely interesting and lean into it.
Questions
Not exactly. While looks can help, rizz specifically refers to charm and social skills—how you communicate and make others feel. Someone can have incredible rizz without being conventionally attractive.
Absolutely. Rizz isn't about being the loudest person in the room. Introverts often have excellent rizz because they're thoughtful listeners and their charm feels more intentional.
"Game" is an older term with similar meaning, but rizz has a more neutral, less predatory connotation. Rizz focuses on natural charm rather than manipulation tactics.
While it's most common in romantic contexts, rizz applies anywhere charm matters—job interviews, networking, making friends. It's about positive impressions.
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