Unraveling the Enigma of "Rizz": Oxford's Word of the Year Explained

Oxford University Press has named "rizz" as the word of the year for 2023. The term, popularized by streamer Kai Cenat, refers to having charisma and successfully flirting with someone. Initially used to describe winning over someone out of your league, the meaning has evolved to include hitting on someone in your league as well. The word gained mainstream attention through TikTok and has now been incorporated into a redesign by Tinder. Oxford Languages President Casper Grathwohl sees "rizz" as a reflection of linguistic evolution and expansion in the digital age.