Oxford University Press has named their 2023 ‘Word of the Year’ and many people aren’t happy as many of them never heard of it.

The Oxford Word of the Year is a word or expression that has attracted a great deal of interest over the last 12 months as well as it must reflect “lasting potential as a word of cultural significance”.

The list is narrowed down through a public vote before Oxford University Press, who publishes the Oxford English Dictionary, makes the final decision.

This year the winner, selected from a shortlist of eight words, is quite popular amongst the UK’s younger generation - but has left many others wondering if they’re getting on a bit.

Rizz - which means a romantic or sexual appeal or charm - has won out this year. Beating out the likes of situationship, Swiftie, and beige flag, it was deemed the right word to reflect the past year.

The Oxford Dictionary definition of rizz is: “style, charm or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner.”

It is thought to originate from the middle of the word charisma.

Whilst some generations may be less familiar with the term, on TikTok, the hashtag rizz has billions of views.

It can also be used as a verb, where one can ‘rizz up’ someone which means to attract and seduce them. YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat is credited with popularising the term which he used with his friend.

Then, famous actor Tom Holland is thought to have brought the word into the mainstream when he was asked during an interview what the secret to his rizz is. Holland, who is dating Zendaya, said: “I have no rizz whatsoever. I have limited rizz.”