Dating slang

Rizz

noun / verb /riz/

Rizz is charm or flirting skill — the ability to attract a romantic interest. As a verb, to "rizz someone up" means to charm or flirt with them.

What does “rizz” mean?

Rizz is slang for charm, charisma, or flirting skill — the ability to attract a romantic interest. If someone has “good rizz,” they’re smooth, confident, and appealing when they flirt. It works as both a noun (“he’s got rizz”) and a verb (“she rizzed him up”).

Where “rizz” comes from

The term is widely credited to streamer Kai Cenat, who popularized it around 2021–2022, and it’s generally understood as a clipping of the middle of the word charisma (cha-riz-ma). It spread fast across TikTok and was named Oxford’s Word of the Year in 2023.

”Unspoken rizz” and other variations

  • Unspoken rizz — attracting someone with zero words, on presence alone.
  • Rizz up — the verb form: to charm or flirt with someone.
  • W rizz / L rizz — a win or a loss at flirting (“W” = win, “L” = loss).

Using it in a sentence

  • “He’s got serious rizz.”
  • “She rizzed him up at the party.”
  • “That was pure unspoken rizz.”

In short: rizz is the modern word for game — the charm that gets you the date in the first place.

Frequently asked questions

What does rizz mean?

Rizz means charm, charisma, or flirting ability — specifically the skill of attracting a romantic or sexual partner. Someone with "good rizz" is smooth and appealing when flirting.

Where does the word rizz come from?

"Rizz" is widely credited to streamer Kai Cenat, who popularized it around 2021–2022. It's generally understood as a shortening of the middle of "charisma." It became Oxford's word of the year in 2023.

What is "unspoken rizz"?

Unspoken rizz is the ability to attract someone without saying anything — through looks, presence, or body language alone, no pickup lines required.

How do you use rizz in a sentence?

As a noun: "He's got serious rizz." As a verb: "She rizzed him up at the party." Both refer to charm or flirting.

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