What Does the Newly Coined '67', Chosen as Word of the Year, Mean?

Means "It's Okay" or "Whatever"

Dictionary.com, a U.S.-based online dictionary site, has selected '67' as its Word of the Year.

According to the Associated Press on November 9 (local time), the term '67' or '6-7', pronounced 'six-seven', gained popularity among teenagers this year, particularly on social networking services (SNS). However, the meaning of the word itself is difficult to determine, which is a notable characteristic.

Dictionary.com described the term as "ambiguous slang," while the renowned American dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster defined it as "a meaningless expression used by teenagers."

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'67' appears to have originated from the song 'Doot Doot (6 7)' by American rapper Skrilla. The term especially gained traction after the song was featured in a TikTok video starring LaMelo Ball, an NBA player who stands 6 feet 7 inches (approximately 200.6 cm) tall. This helped '67' become widely popular, naturally establishing itself as slang among teenagers and other younger generations.

'67' is typically used alongside a gesture resembling juggling with one's hands, and it expresses vague or indifferent feelings such as "it's okay" or "I don't really care." Depending on the situation, it can also be used to give ambiguous answers to adults' questions or to show dissatisfaction. Dictionary.com explained that "the expression is meaningful in that it creates a sense of connection among those who use it."

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