Oxford announces ‘Rizz’ as the word of year for 2023, know what its mean

The Oxford Word of the Year for 2023 has been crowned, and this time, it's a charismatic newcomer taking the spotlight. "Rizz," derived from the term "charisma," has claimed the top spot, defined by Oxford University Press (OUP) as a person's ability to attract a romantic partner through style, charm, or attractiveness, CNN reported.

Oxford names 'rizz' as 2023 Word of the Year(Pixabay)

This vibrant term garnered over 32,000 votes from the public, according to OUP's announcement on Monday.

The word gained popularity earlier this year when Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, in response to a Buzzfeed query about his secret to charisma, stated, "I have no rizz whatsoever. I have limited rizz," according to CNN.