‘Rizz’ Is Oxford’s , 2023 Word of the Year.
The second-oldest academic press in the world has named the Gen Z slang term for "style, charm or attractiveness" the word of the year, 'The New York Times' reports.
"Rizz" is also used when describing one's "ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner.".
The word is a shorter version of "charisma," which gained popularity via internet and gaming culture, according to 'The New York Times.'.
"Rizz" was first made popular by streamer Kai Cenat and later went viral when Tom Holland used the term in an interview.
"Rizz" was first made popular by streamer Kai Cenat and later went viral when Tom Holland used the term in an interview.
He said, "I have no rizz whatsoever.
I have limited rizz.".
After that, usage of the word increased by a factor of 15 compared to the previous year, Oxford's data shows.
One of the reasons it’s moving from being a niche social media phrase into the mainstream is, it’s just fun to say.
, Casper Grathwohl, the president of Oxford Languages, the dictionary division, via 'The New York Times'.
When it comes off your tongue, there’s a little bit of joy that comes with it, Casper Grathwohl, the president of Oxford Languages, the dictionary division, via 'The New York Times'.
Oxford's word of the year is intended "to reflect the ethos, mood or preoccupations" of the previous year while possessing "potential as a term of lasting cultural significance.".
Other contenders for 2023's word of the year included "situationship, prompt, de-influencing and Swiftie," according to 'The New York Times.'.
Oxford's 2022 word of the year was "Goblin mode."
