Dictionary.com Picks “67” as Word of the Year

Well parents, it has finally happened. Our worst nightmare has come true. Dictionary.com has revealed that their word of the year for 2025 is….. A number. Yup. THAT number that our teenage kids keep torturing us with: "6-7" *Sighs in Mom*

Dictionary.com dropped the announcement this week, calling “67” (that’s six-seven, not sixty-seven, don’t embarrass yourself) a “linguistic time capsule” that reflects this year’s cultural chaos. As a mom of a teenager who says it constantly, I still have no clue what it means. 

According to Dictionary.com, “67” can mean something like “so-so,” “maybe,” or just a general vibe. Honestly, I’ve heard my son use it to respond to everything from “How was school?” to “Did you clean your room?” So yeah, still no closer to understanding.

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Where Did The Term “6-7” Come From

According to an online article from ABC News, The term supposedly came from a 2024 song called “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Skrilla and also has ties to NBA player LaMelo Ball, who happens to be 6 feet, 7 inches tall. Somewhere in that mix, Gen Alpha decided “6-7” was the new word to use and frustrate adults with. sigh.

Experts say it’s “purposefully nonsensical” aka, brainrot slang that is meant to be funny, confusing, and kind of exclusive. In other words, it’s exactly the type of phrase that makes every parent nod along while silently Googling it later.

So congratulations, “67.” You’re officially the word of the year…. Even though you’re technically a number. And I’ll still have no idea what that means.

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