What does "67" mean?
Asked 11 days ago
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"67" is a viral phrase popularized on social media, often used in memes and online conversations. It lacks a clear substantive meaning and serves more as a marker of group identity. Its origins are linked to a Philadelphia rapper and a viral TikTok meme referencing LaMelo Ball. Linguists note its appeal lies in its ambiguity and insider status.
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- Dictionary.com has selected '67' as the 2025 word of the year.
- The phrase 'six-seven' has become widely popular despite having little substantive meaning. 18s
- Linguistics professor Cynthia Gordon explains that '67' signals group insider status rather than conveying information. 33s
- The phrase's origin is linked to a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla and a viral TikTok meme about basketball player LaMelo Ball. 46s
- Social media has accelerated the spread of '67', making it a rapid cultural phenomenon. 1m 28s
