Oxford University Press has chosen 'rizz' as its word of the year, highlighting its popularity among Generation Z. The term is used to describe someone's ability to attract or seduce another person. 'Rizz' is believed to come from the middle of the word 'charisma' and can be used as a verb, such as 'to rizz up' or chat someone up. The selection of 'rizz' reflects how younger generations create and define their own language, both online and in person. As Generation Z has a greater impact on society, differences in perspectives and lifestyle are also reflected in language. The term 'rizz' emerged in 2022 from online gaming communities but gained popularity in 2023 after actor Tom Holland used it in an interview. Oxford Languages selects the Word of the Year to reflect humanity's moods, interests, and concerns. The word captures the timeless feeling of attraction, even though language evolves over time. The popularity of 'rizz' surged after Tom Holland's interview, spawning endless memes and gaining billions of views on TikTok. The growth of 'rizz' on social media demonstrates how younger generations create spaces where they own and define the language they use. The word was selected as the Word of the Year through a public vote, beating out contenders such as 'Swiftie' and 'situationship'. Other words that made the shortlist but didn't make the final cut include 'beige flag', 'parasocial', 'heat dome', and 'de-influencing'. [8c7c724d]