rizz
Rizz is the charm or confidence someone uses to attract a person they are interested in.1
How “rizz” is used
- Tone
- Informal; often playful.
- Where you’ll see it
- You will often see it in lighthearted comments about flirting. It can describe what someone has, or appear in the phrase “rizz up” when someone tries to charm another person.
Examples
- Sam barely said a word, but somehow left with a date. That is rizz.
- I tried to rizz her up and forgot my own name.
Examples are written for this site to show typical use. They are not quotes.
Usage notes
- It usually concerns romantic attraction rather than every kind of confidence.
- A comment about someone’s rizz can be a compliment or a joke; the tone matters.
Origin
Origin not verified.
Related
Sources
- Rizz — Dictionary.com Slang (opens in a new tab)
https://www.dictionary.com/culture/slang/rizz
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