'67' Chanted by American Teens with Hand Gestures... Named Word of the Year

'67': An Online Meme Originating Among American Teenagers

Dictionary.com, the American online dictionary site, has selected '67' as its Word of the Year.

On November 10, Yonhap News, citing the Associated Press, reported that '67' is an online meme that originated among American teenagers. The term is written as '67' or '6-7' and pronounced 'six-seven'.

The gesture representing '67'. Usually, it is performed in a posture juggling with both hands. Instagram capture

The exact meaning of the word is difficult to determine. However, it is believed that '67' originated from the song 'Doot Doot (6 7)' by American rapper Skrilla. The term gained popularity after the song appeared in a TikTok video featuring LaMelo Ball, an NBA player who stands 6 feet 7 inches (approximately 200.6 cm) tall. Since then, '67' has become widely used and has turned into slang among members of Generation Alpha (those born after 2010).

Dictionary.com described the term as an 'ambiguous slang', while Merriam-Webster defined it as a 'meaningless expression used by teenagers'.

Teenagers use this word along with a gesture that mimics juggling with both hands, to mean 'so-so' or 'it could go either way'. It is also used to express dissatisfaction when questioned by adults.

Dictionary.com Word of the Year '67'. AP Yonhap News

Dictionary.com explained that this word has all the characteristics of 'brain rot', but also noted, "It has meaning in that it creates a sense of connection among those who use it."

'Brain rot' was chosen by Oxford University Press as its Word of the Year for 2024, referring to a state in which excessive consumption of low-quality online content dulls one's thinking or judgment.

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