The contrast between the prestigious Oxford University Press (OUP) and its selection of Gen Z slang word “rizz” as its word of the year is nothing short of comedic.
The term—an abbreviation of charisma—is defined as “style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner,” according to OUP’s Monday announcement. It can also be used as a verb. “Rizz is a term that has boomed on social media and speaks to how language that enjoys intense popularity and currency within particular social communities—and even in some cases lose their popularity and become passé—can bleed into the mainstream,” Casper Grathwohl, President of Oxford Languages, said in the statement. Read More...
Social media star who is widely known for her eponymous Instagram page. She has garnered widespread renown for her lifestyle and fashion blogging there.
Before Fame She joined Twitter, where she began amassing her social media following, in July 2009.
Trivia She is also the founder of her own Sammy Jo Designs graphic designing company. She has earned more than 40,000 followers to her Instagram page.
Family Life She prominently featured her ex-boyfriend Joe across her Instagram page. Read More...
Melaye, who represents the Kogi West Senatorial District, explained his actions via a statement released on Friday, July 31, 2015. “My loyalty to friends is not only when the going is good. I will be there even when the roads are rough. The invitation of Mrs. Toyin Saraki by the EFCC, however, is not a criminal indictment.” ADVERTISEMENT
“I will not abandon my friend because of mere EFCC invitation. Read More...
