Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year represents the latest viral slang. Here's what "6-7" means, plus more Gen Alpha and Gen Z slang terms explained.

If you’ve heard teenagers randomly yelling “67” this year and you’ve got no idea what the actual meaning is — you might be surprised to know it’s just been named the 2025 word of the year.

Dictionary.com's most recent Word of the Year is actually a number. The online dictionary named "6-7" as the 2025 Word of the Year Oct. 28. The word — or, rather, number — has become a popular slang term in recent months, particularly for members of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

The word of the year for 2025 is 67, pronounced six seven, Dictionary.com announced. Here's the meaning behind 67 and where the slang came from.

Dictionary.com has officially named “6 7” the Word of the Year for 2025, and it’s left parents, teachers, and even linguists scratching their heads. The seemingly random phrase went viral after appearing in a song and spreading through Gen Alpha’s TikTok videos, memes, and classroom jokes.