Where it comes from
From the 2022 'rizz' wave (short for charisma), popularised by streamers and Oxford’s word-of-the-year shortlist. The sound is used sincerely almost never.
How to use it
- Group chats — after a line that absolutely did not work.
- TikTok — cut to the sting on the punchline frame.
- Streams — when a teammate tries to flirt mid-game.
What does rizz mean?
Charisma, specifically the ability to attract someone. 'W rizz' is a compliment; the sound is usually sarcastic.