As a shock to linguistic fans globally, the “WOTY” for 2023 is none other than “Rizz”. This term was brought to light recently by Tom Holland and a popular TikTok celebrity called Kai Cenat. This term is now linked to fashion, coolness, and sexiness in general especially when one talks about things like love affairs.
A Surprising Triumph
In addition to other competitors such as “Prompt” and “Swiftie”, Rizz emerged the winner becoming the catchphrase for the year. Using the vote, Oxford language experts picked “Rizz” in 2023 because it encapsulates the culture and language of the year.
Decoding “Rizz”
Rizz refers to the way in which someone can influence someone with his or her charisma. Rizz (means charisma in its original form), is now a common word used either as an adjective or a noun and “chatting-up” somebody could be captured in its essence by expressing one self with a single word RIZZ UP!
The Rise of “Rizz” On Social Media.
It is interesting to follow how the Catchphrase “Rizz” came from almost complete unawareness into such a star status. Popularity of the word can be attributed to Kai Cenat’s reach on TikTok and other social media outlets. For instance, this Catchphrase became popular among users of Twitch thanks to Cenat who used this word for many reasons, for example, to talk about achievements in games and ways to treat a person.
Tom Holland’s Rizz Revelation
This Catchphrase was made even more famous, with Tom Holland’s reply to questions regarding his own “Rizz”, saying, “I don’t have any Rizz at all”. The phrase “I have Rizz,” sparked online debates, became a source of curiosity on the Internet, and added intrigue to this word.
The Lexical Landscape of 2023
“Rizz” is the Oxford Word of the Year which represents a wider cultural transformation. Unlike the personalized theme of the “goblin mode” in 2022; the top keywords this year involve social interactions with others like “situationship,” and “parasocial.” “Rizz,” with its notion of being charismatic and flirty, presents an impression of how we conduct ourselves towards others within a modernist society.
The linguistic impact of gen Z.
This Catchphrase is more than a word because it illustrates this generation’s control over lexicon and cultural direction by Oxford University press. Its migration from specialised social communities to general use indicates how fast language is spread within the era of the social network.
A Living Lexicon
When Complex spoke to Kai Cenat he admitted that “Rizz” has gone beyond its initial definition. Although some believe it is a short form of Charisma, Cenat says “Rizz” to him is just a slang of game/play. It also indicates its flexibility and appropriateness in different situations which are responsible for its everlasting relevance.
Conclusion
With “Rizz” taking over the linguistic landscape and being named this year’s Word of the Year, it prompts thoughts on how languages develop during the digital age. There are certain words which have more meaning than they look like they hold. For example Rizz can be described as much about Tom Holland’s charisma and TikTok influence. It is now more than only one word because it depicts everything that attractiveness means for one’s lifestyle.
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