rizz

What it means

Charm, specifically the ability to flirt well. Streamer Kai Cenat popularized it around 2021, likely clipped from "charisma," and it went so mainstream it was named a word of the year. Kids also use it loosely for charm in any situation, like talking a teacher into an extension.

In the wild

"He has zero rizz but somehow it worked."

The parent note

Basically the current word for game, and mostly used in friendly teasing rather than anything serious.

Tracked since August 26, 2026 across public sources. Meanings drift fast, so this entry is refreshed automatically as usage changes.