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Dictionary.com Has Revealed Its 2025 Word Of The Year & The Internet Is Confused

Internet Natasha Bedingfield Christian Becker TikTok

In news that has truly confirmed I’m not ‘with it’, Dictionary.com has announced its 2025 Word of the Year is 67, and the internet is riddled with confusion.

 

In case you’re out of the loop or not a part of Gen Alpha, 67 — pronounced six-seven, not sixty-seven — is the latest internet phenomenon sending kiddos into hysterics while launching others into confusion.

@southpark

6-7 #SouthPark

♬ original sound – South Park

And now, in a doozy of a twist, Dictionary.com has crowned 67 its 2025 Word of the Year.

But what does 67 mean?

According to the online dictionary, 67 is defined as a “viral, ambiguous slang term that has waffled its way through Gen Alpha social media and school hallways”, adding that it’s “an example of brainrot slang” as the actual usage of the word is unclear.

While Dictionary.com acknowledges that 67 is “largely nonsensical”, some folks believe it means “so-so” or “maybe this, maybe that” while waving their hands. People also use the term to respond to questions.

@youtubeshortsjustforyou

THE “6–7” MEME KID THAT STARTED IT ALL 😭🏀 #67Kid #Basketball #67 . . The internet has seen thousands of memes… but few have had the staying power and absurdity of the “6–7” basketball kid. Today, we’re throwing it all the way back with the original video that gave birth to the legendary meme that took over TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and now YouTube Shorts. This moment — a kid at a basketball game, being asked for his height and saying “6’7” with complete deadpan seriousness — became one of the most iconic, aura-rich moments in modern meme history. From Aura Farming lore to NPC compilations, this clip is the Rosetta Stone of meme energy. The delivery, the look, the vibes — everything about this moment feels like it was blessed by the meme gods. It spawned countless remixes, voiceovers, parodies, and compilations of fake flexes, unearned confidence, and peak rizzless aura. It’s been referenced in basketball edits, TikTok stitches, and even branded content. We’re talking about a core memory of the Meme Multiverse. This is where the “he’s not 6’7” but he believes he is energy began. It’s the intersection of NPC behavior, rizz delusion, and high school gymnasium chaos — a true cultural artifact. If you’re new here, welcome to the Auraverse. If you’re an OG, you already know this is part of the generational meme debt that reshaped internet humor. This is more than a clip — it’s a timestamp in meme evolution, forever etched in the algorithm. Drop a like, comment if you remember this going viral, and subscribe for more Internet Lore Originals, Aura Farming Rankings, and Top 7 Aura Fail Moments. We’re just getting started. — 🏷️ COPY-PASTE HASHTAGS (Comma-Separated) 67Kid, 6Foot7, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

♬ original sound – YouTube Shorts For You

Where did 67 originate from?

Dictionary.com cites the origins of the term to a drill track by Skrilla titled “Doot Doot (67), which repeats the word as a hook. The term was then said to be popularised through videos on NBA players, especially with players who are 6’7”, like LaMelo Ball.

And if you needed an example of what that song sounded like, Natasha Bedingfield actually performed the song alongside Skrilla during one of her gigs.

Feast your eyes (and ears):

@natashabedingfield

I saw you all liked this part of DOOT DOOT so I managed to get the recording straight from the mixing desk, here you go!! 🔥NEW VOCAL STIM OFFICIAL AUDIO JUST DROPPED 6 7🔥 @Skrilla

♬ Six Seveeeeeeen Skrilla ft. Natasha Bedingfield – Natasha Bedingfield

Why was 67 handed Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year?

67 was handed the highly coveted title due to its popularity. Searches for 67, according to the site, “experienced a dramatic rise” from June 2025.

Per Dictionary.com, searches for 67 “increased more than sixfold”, with the surge in searches continuing.

More than half of the searches were probably me. (Image source: Dictionary.com)

The internet reacts to Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year

Of course, with such an out there — or you could even say, fresh — piece of slang dubbed Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year, some folks were left gobsmacked over the decision.

However, most of the uproar surrounded the fact that a pair of numbers copped *Word* of the Year.

Look, as much as we’re allowed to be stunned about this executive decision by the internet word overlords, we must remember the previous years we had goblin mode, brat, and bachelor’s handbag… but honestly, those are more cvnty than “67”.

YAWN.

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