Teen Slang · Dating & relationships

What does “Rizz” mean?

Charisma or skill at flirting. 'He's got rizz.' To 'rizz someone up' is to charm them.

Where “Rizz” comes from

Coined by streamer Kai Cenat around 2021 (from 'charisma'); Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year.

Why teens actually say it

Names the social skill of attracting someone through confidence and charm — endlessly discussed and rated.

What it means for you as a parent

Harmless and central to teen social life. A light, non-cringe way to ask about their world ('got any rizz?') if you dare.

How it’s used

  • “He walked up and got her number in two minutes — insane rizz.” Admiration for someone smooth at flirting. Impressed, a little jealous.
  • “I tried to be smooth and called her by the wrong name. Negative rizz.” Joking about a flirting fail. Light and self-deprecating — no big deal.

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