Slang dossier
Rizz
Pronounced riz
Charm or romantic appeal, especially the ability to flirt or make a good impression. “W rizz” signals success; “L rizz” signals a failed attempt. A confident approach still needs to respect the other person.
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In a sentence
How it sounds
Illustrative examples
- “That awkward introduction was L rizz.”
- “She made him laugh: apparently that counts as rizz.”
Where teens use it
The habitat
Dating jokes, streamer clips, group chats and commentary about confidence.
Parent briefing
What parents should know
Treat the other person as a person, not a challenge to win. Ask whether the attention is welcome. Rizz is not an excuse to keep flirting after somebody says no or to record a private interaction for laughs.
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