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## What does it mean?

**Rizz** is a slang term that means charm or charisma, especially in flirting.

## Etymology (where it comes from)

The word **rizz** likely comes from the word **charisma**. It is a shortened form, using the last part of the word.

## Historical origin

This slang became popular in the **United States** in the early **2020s**. It is often used among younger people.

## Earliest records

The term appears in social media posts and online conversations. It is often found in videos and memes.

## Variants and usage by country

- **Rizz** (U.S.)

- **Game** (U.S.)

- **Swag** (U.S.)

- **Flair** (U.K.)

## Related words

- **Charm**

- **Charisma**

- **Attraction**

- **Flirting**