What does Rizz mean in dating?
/rɪz/
EN
In dating contexts, 'rizz' refers to a person's natural charm, confidence, and skill at flirting or successfully romantic/sexual social interactions with romantic or sexual partners
He walked up to the bar and used his smooth rizz to start a conversation with the stranger next to him.
Il est allé au comptoir et a utilisé son charisme naturel pour engager une conversation avec l’étranger à ses côtés.
Etymology
The word originated as African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the early 2020s, first popularized by online creator Kai Cenat. It is a shortened slang version of 'charisma'.
Memory Aid
Think of 'rizz' sounding like 'wiz' — someone with good rizz is a 'wiz' at flirting and reading romantic social cues.
Collocations
rizz upsmooth rizzrizz gamemaster rizz
Synonyms
charismaflaircharmgame
Antonyms
awkwardnessstiffnesssocial clumsiness
Related Words
rizzlerrizzed upunrizzed
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