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The dictionary website, Dictionary.com, named "67" as its Word of the Year on Wednesday. It is not a number but a phrase from popular meme culture, pronounced "six seven." For those looking for the definition, there is no definite meaning of "67." Dictionary.com defined its Word of the Year as:"The term is largely nonsensical, some argue it means 'so-so,' or 'maybe this, maybe that,' especially when paired with a hand gesture where both palms face up and move alternately up and down."The online dictionary further mentioned that the word was a part of "brainrot slang" and had a "shifting usage." The phrase, appearing as a set of numbers, was popularized by Gen Alpha months earlier. The slang usage of "67" drew its origin from Skrilla's song, Doot Doot (6 7). In his recent interview with XXL, the vocalist was asked about the meaning of "six seven.""That's why I never really put a stamp on it, though, cuz the meaning that I had for it was like a negative and it kind of like they turned it, changed, like six seven changed from a negative thing to a positive and millions of other things though for other people though like six seven is like everybody got their own meaning to it cuz I never put like a real meaning on it," Skrilla replied.XXL Magazine @XXLLINKSkrilla's "67" is officially https://t.co/9jmywJ6oE1's 2025 Word of the Year. 🤯 What started as a playful lyric in his 2024 track "Doot Doot (67)" became one of the most viral catchphrases in the world. The song's hypnotic "six, seven" chant took on a life of its own- spreadingThe phrase eventually turned into a meme template and garnered attention on TikTok. According to Forbes' October 29 report, there were more than two million posts on TikTok with #67. Recently, videos of teachers expressing their frustration with the phrase went viral on social media.Dictionary.com shared a graph depicting the growing usage of its Word of the Year. It was used most frequently during September and October this year.Why did Dictionary.com pick "67" as its Word of the Year?The digital dictionary shared a blog post unveiling its Word of the Year. In the post, Dictionary.com stated that it selects a winner each year and shortlists a few other phrases that “capture pivotal moments in language and culture.”"These words serve as a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year. The Word of the Year isn’t just about popular usage; it reveals the stories we tell about ourselves and how we’ve changed over the year," the blog read.The post stated that Dictionary.com's lexicographers scoured a large volume of data to select the Word of the Year. The report noted that online searches for "67" had seen a huge jump since June this year. The post further read that it is "impossible to define" 67, adding that it has all the "hallmarks of brainrot." However, highlighting its significance, Dictionary.com wrote,"Still, it remains meaningful to the people who use it because of the connection it fosters. 67 shows the speed at which a new word can rocket around the world as a rising generation enters the global conversation."The website also published a list of other shortlisted words, which were:AgenticAura farmingBroligarchyClankerdynamite emoji (TNT, Taylor ‘n’ Travis)Gen Z stareKiss camOvertourismTariffTradwifeEarlier this year, Dictionary.com celebrated its 30th anniversary. The online dictionary was established in 1995.Also read: Did Wikipedia claim Grokipedia derives articles from its website? Encyclopedia's take on its AI-powered rival launched by Elon Musk explored
