Oxford University Press has crowned "rizz" as the word of the year 2023

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.”

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