Oxford Word of the Year revealed for 2023

The word is believed to be a shortened form of the word charisma
Oxford Word of the Year revealed for 2023

‘Rizz’ has been crowned the Oxford Word of the Year 2023 (Archive/PA)

Rizz, a slang term used by Generation Z to describe romantic charm, has been crowned the Oxford Word of the Year for 2023.

The word is believed to be a shortened form of the word charisma and is defined by the Oxford University Press as “a colloquial noun, defined as ‘style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner’”.

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