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Oxford University Press Names 'Rizz' Word of the Year; But What Does It Mean?

'Rizz' beat out other shortlisted words like 'Swiftie' and 'situationship' for the Oxford Word of the Year.

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The Oxford University Press has chosen 'rizz' as its word of the year. The word was picked out of the eight other shortlisted words, all chosen to reflect the ethos of 2023.

'Rizz', which has been a popular Gen Z term, beat out words like 'Swiftie' and 'situationship', after it was narrowed down in a public vote. But what does it mean?

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