What is Sigma Rizz (& Where Did It Come From)?

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The Gen Alpha slang “sigma rizz” explained

Co-authored by Aaron Makelky and Aimee Payne, MFA

Last Updated: July 6, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Meaning
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• Origin
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• Variations
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• Sigma Rizz Lines
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• More Slang Terms
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• Rizzing a Sigma
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• Sigma Rizz Rater

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You may have heard the Gen Alpha slang terms “sigma” and “rizz,” but do you know what “sigma rizz” means? You’ve come to the right place. “Sigma rizz” is a type of flirting that tells the object of your affections that you’re a lone wolf who doesn’t worry about what other people think. This article covers this slang term in-depth, with explanations of its meaning and origin. We’ll also give you a list of variations and some additional Gen Alpha slang so you can give off some pure sigma rizzler vibes… or just understand what that means. We’ll even give you some sigma rizz lines and pointers on how to rizz a sigma.

What does "sigma rizz" mean?

“Sigma rizz” means that someone comes off as cool, confident, and mysterious when they flirt. It’s a combination of the Gen Alpha slang “rizz,” which is short for charisma, and “sigma” a personality type popular on pop culture sites like Reddit, Vox, and Twitter (X).

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Sigma Rizz Meaning

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   “Sigma rizz” can refer to someone who is very good at flirting. In theory, it’s the type of rizz or charisma a person with the sigma personality type would have. However, it’s sometimes used as part of a collection of slang terms that are strung together to create a nonsensical phrase. It can mean something is good or bad, depending on the context. It also might not mean anything.

   • Sigma: Sigma describes someone, usually a guy, who is cool without trying. They’re lone wolves who aren’t afraid to go against the flow and play by their own rules to dominate the game. Many think of them as an introverted alpha male.
   • Rizz: Rizz is short for charisma. If someone has rizz, it means they are able to easily charm another person. They come off as attractive and suave. Some also use rizz as a verb, as in, “I’m going to rizz that girl up.” It means to charm or flirt with someone.
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Where did “sigma rizz” come from?

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   It’s not clear where “sigma rizz” originated. It’s the combination of 2 unrelated slang terms that have been made popular by Gen Alpha. Gen Alpha is often defined as the generation born between 2010 and 2025. Because this generation is technologically savvy, most of their slang evolves from terms used on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox.

   • Because Gen Alpha is so digitally connected, their slang vocabulary changes quickly. This makes it difficult to pin down exactly where a phrase comes from.
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   “Sigma” is a pseudo-scientific term that was coined by far-right writer Vox Day in 2010. Day defined sigma males as outsiders who win the social game even though they don’t care about it. The sigma male is equal to the alpha male, but more introverted.

   • Alphas are thought by some to be the most dominant or popular males in a group. It’s based on a myth that wolves have an alpha male who is the leader of the pack.
   • The idea of sigma males was made popular by pickup artists and masculinity influencers on YouTube.
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   “Rizz” comes from African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It was made popular by streamer Kai Cenat. Cenat says he’d been using the term with his friends before introducing it on his Twitch streams in 2021. It had moved over to TikTok by 2022, where it leaked into the wider culture.

   • Cenat claims that rizz originally referred to the ability to win someone over when they aren’t inclined to like you.
   • Many people who use this slang term don’t know it came from Black culture or understand its significance. This is a form of cultural appropriation.
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Variations of Sigma Rizz

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   There are a few different takes on “sigma rizz” in Gen Alpha slang. Because Gen Alpha slang evolves so quickly, new variations pop up all the time. It’s also possible for a phrase to have different meanings in different Gen Alpha sub-groups. Here are a few terms that are connected to the phrase “sigma rizz”:

   • Skibidi sigma rizz: Someone who's successful at flirting. In this case, “skibidi” means good when it’s combined with “sigma.”
   • Skibidi Ohio sigma: “Skibidi Ohio” often means awkward or cringy, but combining it with “sigma” can mean a person is awkward, but still successful in the social scene.
   • Sigma gyatt: “Gyatt” is another way to say “goddamn” and is commonly used to refer to a woman with a curvy figure. In this case, it may be a compliment about a sigma’s body.
   • Sigma Ohio rizz: “Ohio rizz” means weird flirting behavior. So this may mean a sigma with weird flirting behavior or someone with weird flirting behavior that still works.
   • Skibidi sigma alpha rizz: In this case, “skibidi” means good, so this is a way to say someone is extremely charismatic.

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Sigma Rizz Lines

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   Use a sigma rizz line to show you’re a mysterious loner. These playful or funny rizz lines reference the stereotypical sigma personality traits like confidence, outsider status, and success. Here are a few lines to drop when you want to show your sigma rizz… or make your friends laugh:

   • Call me Wi-Fi, because we’re about to connect.
   • I don’t chase. I attract—but you already knew that.
   • You know why Cupid retired? You’re lookin’ at him.
   • I don’t chase. But if I did, you’d already be mine.
   • I don’t make first moves. I make final decisions.
   • Some people call what I do playing hard to get. I call it knowing what I’m worth.
   • My love language is silence. It makes people crave my words.
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Other Gen Alpha Slang Terms

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1. Gen Alpha has a variety of slang terms that they mix and match freely. Members of Gen Alpha often come up with new combinations of slang terms to create new meanings for their social groups. Here are a few other slang terms you might hear:

   • Brain Rot: It means silly opinions and language people have when they spend too much time online.
   • Fanum Tax: The food you steal from your friend’s meal or snack.
   • Aura Farming: “Aura farming” is the act of intentionally doing something or behaving in a way that gets you aura or cool points.
   • Looksmaxxing: It’s when people (usually young men online) try to maximize their physical appearance with skincare and mewing (flexing their jaw and lifting their tongue to emphasize their jawline).
   • Delulu: This slang term is short for “delusional,” which is exactly what it means.

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How to Rizz a Sigma

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   Show a sigma you match their confident, independent vibe. A sigma wants a partner who is intellectually curious and authentic. They’re drawn to confident people who have a healthy respect for boundaries. Sigma’s can be incredibly focused on their own thoughts, but here are a few things you can do to grab their attention:

   • Be truly authentic and sincere in what you say. They sense when someone puts on an act to try to impress him, and he’s turned off by it.
   • Be passionate about the things you do. Sigmas are all about pursuing their passions and they find it impressive when someone else is unapologetic about the things they love.
   • Show respect for yourself. A sigma has a lot of self-respect. They admire people who take care of themselves and take themselves seriously.
   • Avoid being a people pleaser. Constantly worrying about what others think is off-putting to a sigma. They don’t understand that mindset and can’t relate to it.
   • Admit when you’re wrong. Sigmas see their mistakes as an opportunity to grow and improve themselves. They’re attracted to people who can address their own flaws and mistakes.
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