To attract someone romantically using natural charm and charisma; to charm or seduce someone effortlessly.
To use your charm to make someone like you romantically.
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To attract someone romantically by using natural charm, wit, or effortless charisma.
"He walked into the party and rizzed up half the room without even trying."
I have a natural ability to just rizz up people.
— Kai Cenat, Twitch streamer, widely quoted online circa 2022
To enhance one's own attractiveness or charisma before going out or meeting someone.
"Give me ten minutes to rizz myself up before we head out."
Derived from the Gen Z slang term 'rizz' (charismatic appeal, possibly from 'charisma'). Popularised by gaming and streaming culture circa 2022–2023. Primarily used by teenagers and young adults online. May sound unnatural from older speakers. Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year was 'rizz'.
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