**2025 Word of the Year Announced as "67"** The online dictionary has named "67" as its Word of the Year for 2025. The announcement was made on October 29. This selection reflects social trends and global events that shaped the year. The term "67" is pronounced "six-seven" and has gained popularity among Generation Alpha. Its exact origin is somewhat unclear, but it has been interpreted in various ways, including as a synonym for "so-so" or as an exclamation. Steve Johnson, Ph.D., director of lexicography for the Dictionary Media Group at IXL Learning, described the term as a blend of an inside joke, social signal, and performance. "When people say it, they’re not just repeating a meme; they’re shouting a feeling," Johnson said. He noted that it functions as an interjection, creating a burst of energy that connects people before a consensus on its meaning is reached. The phrase has also been popularized through social media and pop culture. It features a hand movement where individuals move their hands up and down, mimicking the act of weighing two objects. This gesture was recently showcased in the Season 28 premiere of "South Park," where a character uses the term in a series of jokes. The origins of "67" can be traced back to rapper Skrilla's song "Doot Doot," released in December 2024. The song includes the lyric, "6-7. I just bipped right on the highway." Additionally, the term gained traction through a viral TikTok video featuring NBA player LaMelo Ball, who is 6 feet, 7 inches tall. The phrase saw a resurgence in popularity with the emergence of the "67 Kid" meme, which features a young boy using the term during a youth basketball game. This moment was captured in a YouTube video that went viral earlier this year. As the term continues to spread, educators have started incorporating it into classroom activities. For instance, a kindergarten teacher recently shared a TikTok video of her students counting to ten while performing the hand movement associated with "67." While "67" was selected as the Word of the Year, other finalists included terms like "agentic," "aura farming," "Gen Z stare," "overtourism," "tariff," and "tradwife." Each of these terms reflects various aspects of contemporary culture and societal trends. The rise of "67" illustrates how quickly new slang can become part of the global conversation, particularly among younger generations.