Every year, a new phrase takes over TikTok and everyday conversations—but no one saw this one coming.

Dictionary.com has officially named “6 7” the Word of the Year for 2025, and it’s left parents, teachers, and even linguists scratching their heads. The seemingly random phrase went viral after appearing in a song and spreading through Gen Alpha’s TikTok videos, memes, and classroom jokes.

What started as a lyric in a rap track quickly turned into a global inside joke, with teens shouting “six seven” in classrooms, sports arenas, and comment sections everywhere. You might be wondering if the phrase actually means anything— and why exactly it became such a phenomenon. Here’s everything to know about the viral slang that captured Gen Alpha’s humor and earned the top linguistic honor of 2

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