Do you have rizz? What is the meaning of the word of the year that comes from Greek and is widely used on the internet, but many do not know

The word didn’t exist before. It’s slang and new. It was released and spread through social media. The reason for the “rizz” that describes a person and their aura, if they are good at striking up interesting conversations and flirting. So she is the word of the year of 2023 according to University of Oxford.

The “rizz”, which is offered “root” and has its root in “charisma” and was born from charisma (ka-riz-ma) is used for people who have the… gift of communication and drawing attention to themselves. Be attractive to others.

“rizz” was one of eight words nominated by Oxford University Press for word of the year. Also on that short list were ‘Swiftie’, used for fans of pop star Taylor Swift, and situationship, which describes a complicated love affair. The editors of the Oxford dictionary chose “rizz”, which is commonly used by the new generation and especially TikTok users and not only.

The definition of “rizz”

But what does “rizz” mean to Oxford University Press, which publishes the famous dictionary of the English language: the word is defined as style, charm or attractiveness and expresses the ability to attract a love partner.

It is also used as a verb in phrases such as “rizz up”, meaning to charm or seduce him. It’s Generation Z’s version of other words with the same meaning used by older generations. “rizz” became popular as streamers, Youtubers and influencers like Kai Cenat, Ishowspeed and many others started using it.

And then it went to a larger audience when public figures were asked to answer if they have “rizz”. Actor Tom Holland replied that “I don’t have any rizz. I have very limited rizz” and explained how he won his partner Zendaya thanks to his persistence and not by it sex appeal of.