Synonyms

rizz

American

[riz] / rɪz /

noun

attractiveness, charm, or skill in flirtation that allows one to easily attract romantic or sexual partners.

I've lost all my rizz, but I think it's a sign to focus on school.

verb phrase

rizz up to flirt with.

She's too busy rizzing up that pretty new girl to talk to us.

Etymology

Origin of rizz

Popularized in 2021 by U.S. YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat (born 2001) with his “Rizz Academy” web series; shortening of (cha)ris(ma) ( def. )

Example Sentences

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She has also written about Grimace milkshakes, Taylor Swift-related conspiracy theories and rizz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

In subsequent years, voting has played only a part in the choices, which have included 2023's "rizz" -- a colloquial term defined as "style, charm, or attractiveness" -- and last year's "brain rot".

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

In 2022, the online personality offered advice on how to have rizz.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2023

But it's used massively online, with billions of views of the hashtag "rizz" on TikTok.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

Him’s be goin’ to rizz de peepil wid him norrible doin’s.

From The Gorilla Hunters by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

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