rizzing

Laying on charm

Rizzing is the act of flirting or attempting to charm someone, especially through smooth talk or charismatic behavior.

The term comes from rizz, slang for romantic appeal or the ability to attract others.

Someone who is rizzing another person is actively deploying their charm: He was rizzing her at the party all night.

The word gained popularity through internet culture and is used mostly by younger speakers.

flirtation

flirting

Playfully showing romantic interest

attraction · seduction · game · moves · compliments · eye contact · confidence · charisma · wooing · sweet-talking

success

winning

Achieving victory

captivating · enchanting · wooing · scoring · conquering · landing · charming · dazzling · mesmerizing · sweeping

slang

Gen Z

Post-millennial demographic cohort

meme · internet · slang · youth · trend · social media · Twitch · zoomer · drip · bussin

Opposites
social charm/attraction effect

rizzingrepelling

Pushing away forcefully

turning off · creeping out · fumbling · bombing · flopping

social confidence/approach

rizzingfumbling

Clumsy, uncoordinated handling

choking · freezing up · stammering · shrinking away · mumbling

romantic success

rizzingstriking out

Eliminating by crossing through

bombing · choking · blowing it · self-sabotaging

Phrases
Family

riz, rizz

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG