Earlier this week, Oxford Languages announced the Oxford 2023 Word of the Year:

"rizz (n.)."

Definition? (Even I needed one, and I qualify as a Gen Zer according to most metrics.)

‘Rizz’ is a colloquial noun, defined as ‘style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner’.

Etymologically, the term is believed to be a shortened form of the word ‘charisma’, taken from the middle part of the word, which is an unusual word formation pattern.

In a sentence:

Some say Ron DeSantis's campaign has suffered due to his lack of rizz.

Gavin Newsom has rizz coming out of his pores.

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‘Rizz’ Has No Business Here

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08.12.2023

Earlier this week, Oxford Languages announced the Oxford 2023 Word of the Year:

"rizz (n.)."

Definition? (Even I needed one, and I qualify as a Gen Zer........

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