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Unraveling the Enigma of "Rizz": Oxford's Charismatic Word of the Year

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Unraveling the Enigma of "Rizz": Oxford's Charismatic Word of the Year
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The Oxford Word of the Year for 2023 is "rizz," derived from "charisma," and refers to a person's ability to attract a romantic partner through style, charm, or attractiveness. The word gained popularity after Spider-Man actor Tom Holland mentioned it in an interview. The other finalists for the word of the year were "prompt," "situationship," and "Swiftie."

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  1. Oxford’s word of the year 2023 is just brimming with charisma  CNN
  2. "Rizz" declared Oxford's 2023 word of the year  CBS Mornings
  3. What is ‘rizz’ – and do you have it?  Yahoo Life
  4. Gravitas: What is Rizz and do you have it?  WION
  5. Rizz, Oxford's word of the year, resists definition  NPR

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