Dictionary.com has named ‘6,7’ as Word of the Year 2025. The nonsensical phrase, which gained popularity on TikTok, has sparked confusion and debates about its meaning. Read more about this year’s unusual winner.
The Word of the Year for 2025 has been announced, and it’s left many scratching their heads. This year, Dictionary.com has crowned “6,7” (pronounced “six-seven”) as the Word of the Year, a choice that has sparked plenty of confusion and amusement online.
The Rise of ‘6,7’ and Its Unusual Popularity
It all began in the summer of 2025 when searches for “6,7” skyrocketed, rising more than sixfold in just a few months. Despite its growing popularity, the phrase has left many, including adults and even some lexicographers, puzzled. Unlike previous years when words like “misinformation” and “pandemic” sparked important conversations, “6,7” has no clear definition and, frankly, doesn’t seem to mean much of anything.
So, why did it become so popular? The term gained traction after hip-hop artist Skrilla used it in his December 2024 track Doot Doot, where he raps, “6-7, I just bipped right on the highway (bip, bip).”
The phrase quickly took off across TikTok, particularly among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, but its meaning remains elusive. And that, according to Dictionary.com, is part of the appeal. As they explained, “6,7” is “meaningless, ubiquitous, and nonsensical,” fitting perfectly into the modern internet culture of “brainrot,” where meaning often takes a backseat to absurdity.
Why ‘6,7’ Became the Word of the Year
For Dictionary.com, the rise of “6,7” was a clear reflection of changing online trends. The site tracks online searches, social media discussions, and news events to identify what words or phrases resonate most with the public. This year, “6,7” stood out due to its viral spread, despite its lack of meaning.
“Most other two-digit numbers had no meaningful trend over that period, implying that there is something special about 67,” Dictionary.com said in its announcement.
This lack of definition has led to mixed reactions. Many users on X (formerly Twitter) have criticized the decision, with one user commenting, “I still don’t know what the f*** 6,7 is and I refuse to Google it. Do not reply to me with the answer either, I want to die not knowing.” Others have joked, “Just burn the dictionary now.”
A Bizarre Choice Amid Other Contenders
Interestingly, “6,7” wasn’t the only strange contender for Word of the Year. The dynamite emoji, which is not a word at all, was also in the running. Even the term “Kiss cam” made it to the shortlist, following the viral Coldplay ‘affair’ scandal.
Despite the criticism, it’s clear that “6,7” has become a symbol of the absurdity that often drives modern online culture, where the meaning of words is sometimes less important than their viral appeal.
Final Thoughts: Is This Really the ‘Word of the Year’?
While some are embracing the chaos of “6,7,” others are left questioning whether this nonsensical trend reflects a troubling shift in language and communication. As one social media user put it, “The most stupid thing I’ve ever seen.” Yet, in a time when the internet drives so much of our culture, it’s hard to deny that “6,7” represents a unique moment in language evolution.
