You Won’t Believe Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year—But Your Kids Will

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Dictionary.com’s word of the year will leave you feeling, well…67.

The online dictionary revealed on October 29th that its 2025 Word of the Year is “67”—said as “six-seven,” not “sixty-seven.” This term has quickly become popular with Gen Alpha and is now hard to avoid.

According to a recent press release, the current trend of using ’67’ started with a song called ‘Doot Doot (6 7)’ by Skrilla. This was quickly popularized by videos on TikTok, especially those featuring basketball players and a young boy nicknamed the ‘67 Kid.’ Soon after, teachers began sharing advice online on how to discourage their students from constantly using the phrase.

As for the meaning? That’s up for debate.

According to a recent statement, some people interpret ’67’ as meaning ‘so-so’ or ‘maybe,’ often accompanied by a specific hand motion – alternating palms facing up and down. However, the most notable thing about ’67’ is that it doesn’t really mean anything at all. It’s a common, yet ultimately meaningless, expression.

Despite its changing status, the term still resonates with those who use it because it helps them connect with each other. As highlighted in the data, new words can quickly spread worldwide as younger generations increasingly participate in global discussions.

But “67”—also written as “6-7” or “6,7”—isn’t the only term gaining attention. The website also revealed a list of other contenders, including Aura Farming, Broligarchy, Tradwife, Tarriff, and Overtourism.

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2025-10-29 19:17