Rizz
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gen Z Slang
| Stands for | Charisma |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
Rizz stands for Charisma, a Gen Z slang abbreviation.
Ability to charm or attract a romantic interest, as in "he's got rizz." Also a verb, as in "rizz someone up," meaning to flirt successfully.
Example: He rizzed her up with one joke at the coffee shop.
Usage notes
A clipped form of "charisma," popularized by streamer Kai Cenat in the early 2020s. Oxford University Press named "rizz" its Word of the Year for 2023. Related phrases include "W rizz" (good flirting) and "no rizz." Lighthearted and widely understood by younger people.