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Each year, new words emerge—either becoming popular or evolving from pivotal moments in language and culture. These words, often called slang, are created to describe things more efficiently or to sound cool, and they evolve through different generations.

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'6-7': How these numbers became this year's 'Word of the Year'

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<p>Each year, new words emerge — either becoming popular or evolving from pivotal moments in language and culture. These words, often called slang, are created to describe things more efficiently or to sound cool, and they evolve through different generations. </p><p>Today, these slang words are still in use, especially with the younger generation. Others are widely used in conversations, using the internet, or describing things like feelings or actions. As it became more popular, some were recognized —like the term “6-7”, which became Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>WHY IT BECAME THE WORD OF THE YEAR </strong></div><p>According to <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-year-2025/">Dictionary.com</a>, their lexicographers analyzed a large amount of data including &quot;newsworthy headlines, trends on social media, search engine results, and more to identify words that made an impact on our conversations, online and in the real world.&quot;</p><p>They also note that the term &quot;6-7&quot; searches online skyrocketed in the middle of this year, which implies there is something special about this &quot;slang.&quot;</p><p>They also make this recognition in reflection to social trends and global events that define the year. </p><p>Besides &quot;6-7,&quot; some slang words also stood out this year, according to Dictionary.com, which includes &quot;agentic&quot;, &quot;broligarchy&quot;, &quot;kiss cam&quot;, and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2025/11/6/at-what-point-does-aura-farming-become-uncool-1814">&quot;Aura farming&quot;</a>.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>WHAT DOES ‘6-7’ MEAN </strong></div><p>But for those who are still wondering what does “6-7” means — we got you.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0JsJRgKA4SD6XacYdk9dF2TCv66PqranfGubQFLnsWPka7LLGZUdTcpR5eYfaNSt1l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="610" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;Six-seven&quot; is a nonsensical phrase that has become a viral inside joke among Gen Z and Gen Alpha users, often accompanied by a distinctive hand gesture, which resembles juggling your hands. Because &quot;6-7&quot; has no concrete definition, its meaning depends on the context. </p><p>The phrase first gained traction from the song &quot;Doot Doot&quot; by American rapper Skrilla, which featured the lyric &quot;6-7.&quot; It quickly caught on through TikTok edits and memes. </p><p>The term is also associated with NBA star LaMelo Ball, who stands at &quot;6&#x27;7&quot;. </p><p>It also became a general term for something &quot;so-so,&quot; especially when paired with the weighing hand gesture. </p><p>Beyond its literal use, &quot;6-7&quot; functions as a marker of in-group identity, connecting young people through a shared sense of humor and digital culture.</p>

<p>From viral memes to dictionary honors, 2025 belonged to “6-7.” The once-random phrase turned global inside joke became this year’s Word of the Year, proving how Gen Z and Gen Alpha continue to shape the language of the internet.</p>

From viral memes to dictionary honors, 2025 belonged to “6-7.” The once-random phrase turned global inside joke became this year’s Word of the Year, proving how Gen Z and Gen Alpha continue to shape the language of the internet.

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'6-7': How these numbers became 2025's word of the year

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Published Nov 07, 2025 02:44 PM PHT

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