Rizz is Oxford's Word of the Year for 2023.
I've never heard of the word.
If you're asking what "rizz" means, you're probably a generation or so older than Gen Z. (That would be me). But don't feel too left out: There's even a chance that you have rizz without actually knowing what rizz is.
According to the Oxford University Press, “Rizz is a colloquial word, defined as style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner.” As for the word’s etymology, OUP says it’s believed to have been taken from “charisma”, much like fridge derives from refrigerator.
Rizz is a term that has boomed on social media and has potential as a term of lasting cultural significance or providing a snapshot of social history. Rizz even beat out “Swiftie.” The OUP says rizz hints at Gen Z's growing impact on society.
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Will we recognize the language in 20 years?
ReplyDeleteI had not heard that word before it was announced. It's an interesting pick.
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