Dictionary.com has officially unveiled its Word of the Year for 2025, and it’s not a word at all — it’s a number: “67.”
The online dictionary announced this week that “67” has emerged as one of the most popular expressions among Gen Alpha students, dominating schoolyards and social media throughout the year.
According to Dictionary.com, the meaning of “67” is fluid and context-dependent. Some interpret it as a casual term meaning “so-so,” while others use it simply to annoy their parents or older generations.
The term is also accompanied by a distinctive hand gesture, described by the site as: “both palms face up and move alternately up and down.”
Beyond its literal meaning, “67” has become a social signal among Gen Alpha — a way to show that someone is “in the know” or part of the “cool” crowd.
The expression reportedly originated from rapper Skrilla’s viral track “Doot Doot (6,7),” which gained massive traction earlier this year. In the song’s context, “67” loosely translates to “nothing” or “average,” often used in a playful, ironic way.
The term’s popularity exploded online, with users creating memes and videos featuring clips from Skrilla’s song to describe athletes, celebrities, or everyday situations that were seen as underwhelming.
As Dictionary.com put it, “67” reflects how rapidly language continues to evolve in the digital era — especially when music, internet culture, and generational humor collide.