What Is a “Rizz God” (& How Do You Become One)?

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Learn about the history of this buzzphrase and up your W rizz

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Last Updated: October 18, 2024 Fact Checked

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"Rizz God" Definition

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"Rizz" Origins

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How to Become a Rizz God

The trends move fast on TikTok, so if you’re wondering what on earth a “rizz god” is, you’re not alone! “Rizz” refers to how skilled you are at luring in the honeys, and if you’re a rizz god (also sometimes called a “rizz lord”), you’re absolutely swimmin’ in rizz. For more deets, including how to use the phrase in a sentence and how to become a rizz god yourself, keep on reading!

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A rizz god is someone with an overwhelming amount of game (or rizz): they can attract anyone they want just by saying the right things and giving the right vibe.
The word "rizz" was coined by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat; it's short for "charisma."
Up your rizz by not putting too much pressure on flirtatious interactions. Be chill and have fun, even if you get shot down, and paradoxically, you’ll be more likely to succeed.

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What is a rizz god?

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A rizz god is someone who’s dripping with game. If you’ve got rizz, you’re full to the brim with charisma and attract dates with ease.^{[1]
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Research source} But if you’re a rizz god or a rizz lord, you’re totally spittin’ game. You can get any hottie you want just by saying the right things and dropping a sultry smirk.
- Wow, see how Jarrod flirts with the ladies? I might be a rizz king, but he’s a straight-up rizz god!

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Where did the word "rizz" come from, anyway?

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The word "rizz" was coined by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. Cenat began using the word “rizz," short for “charisma," to describe that magnetic quality you see in people who can charm the socks off of anyone, usually someone they're interested in romantically or sexually.
- Want to know how much rizz you’ve really got? Take our quiz to find out!

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How to Become a Rizz God

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You can up your rizz by cultivating some zen while you're chatting up a babe at the local watering hole. We’re not saying you shouldn’t care about the person you’re talking to, but realizing you’ll still be OK even if they shoot you down can give you that Clooney-level magnetism you’re looking for.
Not only does it take the pressure off of you to keep up a convo, but the truth is most people’s favorite subject is themselves.^{[2]
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Smile and maintain eye contact. Studies show people are charmed by eye contact and friendly faces, so a genuine grin and attentive eye contact are tools you’ll want to have in your rizz toolbelt.^{[3]
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Humor is a great way to keep a situation low-pressure, and it’s also super attractive. Just smile a lot, laugh at the other person’s jokes (even if they’re lame), and try to approach the conversation good-naturedly.

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I keep seeing this beautiful girl at a cafe I study at, and I really want to talk to her. But I feel so awkward. What do I do? How do I get her t... Read More

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Great question. The first thing to do is to always go back to step one, which is your own mindset and way of being. For you to approach her in th... Read More

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Fully agree on the eye contact thing. Makes it so much easier to break the ice and then you’re already halfway to starting a conversation. If s... Read More

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