You might have seen the term ‘rizz’ floating around on the Internet lately. If you don’t know what it means, don’t worry – you wouldn’t be the only one. With the rate of trend cycles on apps like TikTok, there are new slang terms coming into style almost every week. So, let’s take a look at this latest term, where it got started, and what it means.
Origin and meaning of Rizz
Unlike many slang terms, rizz has an exact point of origin. The word was coined by YouTuber Kai Cenat back in 2021, whose channel consists mainly of comedy videos with his friends. The word has more recently gained traction on apps like TikTok. So what does rizz mean?
Rizz is essentially a word for ‘game’ or the appeal that men have with women. This can refer to general charm or any number of qualities that make someone impressive. A common variation is ‘Unspoken rizz’ which are the qualities that make a man attractive even when he doesn’t say a word. This includes physical attractiveness and body language.
Cenat has made a number of videos surrounding the term, and launched his ‘rizz academy’ on stream, with the goal of teaching others how to improve their abilities from ‘L’ to ‘W’ (losing to winning).
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How Rizz is being used on TikTok
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to improve your social skills, or set yourself up for success with dating. However, it’s best to be cautious when you hear terms like ‘rizz’ and ‘game,’ and here’s why.
‘Pick-up artistry’ has become a widespread phenomenon across the Internet. This community involves men who sell courses and books with the promise that, if you follow their guides, you will become more successful at attracting women. They teach strategies that will work with ‘any girl’ and offer scripts to use in conversations with women.
The flaw in these methods is that they don’t acknowledge the two-way street of the conversation. You can’t use a script to get someone to enjoy your company because, if you’re entering a conversation with a script, you’re already ignoring what the other person has to say. Terms like ‘picking up,’ ‘getting,’ and ‘scoring with’ girls also reveal a lack of respect, because they’re referring to a person as a prize to be won, or currency.
So if you want to improve your dating prospects, you’re best off dropping the idea of a strategy. If you see someone you want to talk to, just ask them about themselves and look for common interests.
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