Oxford University Press has crowned "rizz" as the word of the year 2023 which has perfectly captured the zeitgeist and become a fixture in Gen Z lingo.
RIZZ
Meaning: romantic appeal or charm
Example: “His rizz is off the charts - he's got that special something that just makes people want to be around him.”
Other shortlisted words include:
PROMPT
Meaning: the instruction given to an artificial intelligence program that influences the content it creates
Example: "The AI was given the prompt 'what is the meaning of life' and produced a surprisingly deep answer"
SITUATIONSHIP
Meaning: a casual, uncommitted romantic relationship;
Example: “It's like we're together but we're not... it's more of a situationship that's happening.”
SWIFTIE
Meaning: an avid fan of the singer Taylor Swift
Example: “I'm a die-hard Swiftie, I've seen her in concert 10 times!”
BEIGE FLAG
Meaning: a quirky trait that isn't necessarily good or bad, but still makes you pause and think;
Example: “It's a beige flag when someone's Instagram profile is just full of selfies.”
DE-INFLUENCING
Meaning: the use of social media to warn followers to avoid certain commercial products, lifestyle choices, etc.
Example: “De-influencing has sparked a conversation about intentional shopping and conscious consumerism.”
Share your favorite word that encapsulates the year 2023 in the comments below!
RIZZ
Meaning: romantic appeal or charm
Example: “His rizz is off the charts - he's got that special something that just makes people want to be around him.”
Other shortlisted words include:
PROMPT
Meaning: the instruction given to an artificial intelligence program that influences the content it creates
Example: "The AI was given the prompt 'what is the meaning of life' and produced a surprisingly deep answer"
SITUATIONSHIP
Meaning: a casual, uncommitted romantic relationship;
Example: “It's like we're together but we're not... it's more of a situationship that's happening.”
SWIFTIE
Meaning: an avid fan of the singer Taylor Swift
Example: “I'm a die-hard Swiftie, I've seen her in concert 10 times!”
BEIGE FLAG
Meaning: a quirky trait that isn't necessarily good or bad, but still makes you pause and think;
Example: “It's a beige flag when someone's Instagram profile is just full of selfies.”
DE-INFLUENCING
Meaning: the use of social media to warn followers to avoid certain commercial products, lifestyle choices, etc.
Example: “De-influencing has sparked a conversation about intentional shopping and conscious consumerism.”
Share your favorite word that encapsulates the year 2023 in the comments below!
