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Linguistic Joyride: ‘Rizz’ Emerges Victorious as Oxford’s Word of 2023

In a linguistic twist, Oxford University Press has officially crowned “rizz” as the Word of the Year for 2023, beating out contenders like situationship, prompt, de-influencing, and even Swiftie. Derived from Gen Z (or perhaps Gen Alpha) slang, “rizz” encapsulates the essence of style, charm, and attractiveness, particularly in the context of one’s ability to attract romantic or sexual partners.…