Oxford Declares 'Rizz' as 2023 Word of the Year
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Oxford University Press has named "rizz" as its 2023 Word of the Year, a Gen Z slang term meaning "style, charm, or attractiveness." The term gained popularity after actor Tom Holland claimed to have no "rizz" in an interview, sparking a surge in usage and memes. Oxford's selection reflects the rapid pace of language change driven by social media. The Word of the Year is chosen based on usage evidence from a corpus of over 22 billion words. Oxford has involved the public in the selection process in recent years, with "rizz" emerging as the winner after a public vote.