“6 7” is a meme among younger people with no fixed meaning, often used as a nonsense exclamation.
Meaning
“6 7” (or “six seven”) is a meme among Gen Alpha and teens. It has no fixed meaning and is used as a nonsense exclamation.
Origin
It spread from the 2024 song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Skrilla, and basketball clips linked to LaMelo Ball (6 ft 7 in).
Use
Said out loud or with a hand gesture.
Recognition
Dictionary.com named “67” its 2025 Word of the Year.
Note
Slang changes fast.
Meaning and origin
“6 7” (pronounced six-seven) is a 2024 to 2025 internet slang term, popular among teens and children, that has no fixed meaning and is often used as a nonsense joke or in-group meme. It spread from the song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by rapper Skrilla (2024), and basketball clips linked to LaMelo Ball, who is 6 feet 7 inches tall, plus social media edits.
- Users say it with a hand gesture of alternating palms moving up and down.
- It can refer to the height 6’7″, an ambiguous amount, or just be shouted for fun.
- Dictionary.com named “67” its 2025 Word of the Year, according to the company.
Use
The meaning depends on context and is often intentionally unclear. Teachers have reported students saying it in class. Slang changes quickly, so the term may fade. It is harmless and not offensive, but there is no standard definition.
Meaning and origin
The phrase 6 7 (six seven) became an internet slang meme in 2025, spread through short videos, often tied to a song by Skrilla and basketball player LaMelo Ball, who is 6 feet 7. It has no fixed meaning and is often said as a joke or reaction, with a hand gesture. Dictionary.com named 67 its 2025 word of the year.
Use
It is used mostly by kids and teens as an in group joke. Meanings differ across contexts, and some schools have banned it as disruptive. Slang changes quickly.
Origin of the phrase
Six seven (6 7) is slang popularized by the 2024 drill track Doot Doot (6 7) by rapper Skrilla, then spread through TikTok basketball edits, especially videos of NBA player LaMelo Ball, who is 6 foot 7. It has no fixed meaning and is often used as a meme or an inside joke, said with a hand gesture of palms moving up and down.
Why it spread
Teachers and parents noticed it among kids and teens in 2025. Dictionary.com chose 67 as its Word of the Year in 2025, describing it as a viral term with no single definition used for humor or to express uncertainty or so so. The phrase is used by children as a social signal, and some schools have restricted it as a classroom disruption. Slang trends fade fast, so the meaning may shift.
Based on data from Dictionary.com and public reporting on social media trends
