‘Rizz’ Is Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year

‘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."