rizz

Definition

Charisma, particularly in romantic or flirtatious contexts. The ineffable quality that makes someone magnetically attractive without trying too hard—basically, game but make it Gen-Z.

Example Usage

He's got unspoken rizz, literally just stands there and people are obsessed.

Origin

Shortened from 'charisma,' popularized by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat in 2021

Fun Fact

Oxford University Press named 'rizz' the 2023 Word of the Year, cementing its transition from internet slang to legitimate linguistic phenomenon.

Source: Twitch streaming and TikTok culture

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