TikTok users introduce us to both hilarious and bizarre slang every day, and now the slang term ‘rizz,’ popularized by Kai Cenat is taking the platform by storm – but what does Rizz mean?
It can be difficult keeping up with all the variations of internet slang that have appeared with the advent of TikTok. Whether it is the mystery of ‘chupagetti’ or finding yourself ‘ratioed’, TikTok users are now adding the slang term ‘rizz’ to their vocabulary.
However, if you’re not a fan of social media personality Kai Cenat, you might be finding yourself completely confused. Don’t worry, we’ll explain what rizz means here, as well as the different ways you can use it.
Rizz meaning on TikTok
Of course, when it comes to TikTok, different slang isn’t exclusive to the platform and largely depends on the context it’s used within. For TikTokers looking to add ‘rizz’ to their interactions, they may be looking for romance, as the term refers to impressing a desirable other.
Essentially, it is about having game, typically for men attracting women, but it could be used for any sex attracting anyone.
Made popular by Twitch streamer and YouTube content creator Kai Cenat, ‘rizz’ has often been used by the creator to describe his skills when it comes to impressing women.
Types of Rizz explained
Since July 2021, Kai Cenat has been overseeing the ‘Rizz Academy’, which is devoted to helping improve the romantic skills of his friends.
But if they want to get serious about finding that special connection, they’ll need to achieve one of three ‘rizz grades’ from Cenat: W, V, and L.
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L is undoubtedly the worst, with W signaling a ‘win’ for your efforts. W Rizz essentially means you’ve got the art of seduction down pat.
‘Unspoken rizz’ is more specific and “very rare” according to Cenat, with this term implying that a person’s physical appearance is enough to woo a potential partner. Simply, no words need to be spoken.
And there you have it, now you’re ready to get out there and improve your ‘rizz’ game.
If there are other words or phrases being used on TikTok that you are confused about, you can check out our guide here to learn all about the app’s most popular terms.