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What Does Rizz Mean?

Rizz means charm, specifically the ability to flirt well or talk to someone you like. Having rizz is being smooth. No rizz is the opposite.

Where you'd hear it

It shows up constantly from about ten up, in games, group chats, and in person. Kids use it about each other, usually as teasing.

Is it a problem?

It's not a problem on its own. It's the current word for something kids have always talked about.

What to do with it

The only reason to pay attention is that it's tied to flirting and status, so if your kid seems bothered by being teased about it, that's the actual conversation, not the word.

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