Oxford University Press has announced that the viral term “rizz” has been crowned its “word of the year” for 2023. It is defined as a noun meaning style, charm, attractiveness or the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner, and is increasingly popular among Gen Zers due to the prevalence of rizz-related memes. The OUP’s decision is a testament to the power of language to be formed, shaped, and shared within communities, before being picked up more widely in society.
