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rizz

What does rizz mean?

You probably saw this somewhere.

Charm or charisma, especially the ability to attract someone romantically.

Okay, so what do they mean?

If someone has rizz, they have game. It usually means they can flirt or charm people with surprising ease.

Why is everyone saying this?

It is short, flexible, and easy to turn into jokes: someone can have rizz, lose their rizz, or be accused of having negative rizz.

Where did it come from?

Popularized through online creator culture before spreading into mainstream youth slang.

What's the vibe?

Playful · complimentary · teasing

Anything to watch out for?

Usually harmless, but the tone can be sarcastic.

What does it look like in the wild?

  • “He actually has rizz.”
  • “That was negative rizz, bro.”