67 has become the most popular and obnoxious meme of 2025. For some reason, middle schoolers and high schoolers have become obsessed with saying it. 67 has become the biggest Gen Alpha slang term of the year and is completely overused. The more annoyed you get, the more fun it gets for them. What does 67 even mean? Where did 67 even start? Why is everyone saying it? We’ll go through all of these questions and much more.
What does 67 Mean?
Six seven is mostly a nonsense reference used by teens. However, it does have some meaning depending on how it is used. Teens will often say 67 while making a hand gesture as if they’re weighing things on a balance. Saying 67 with that hand gesture can mean “so-so” or “about”, but the emote can also be meaningless, as it is part of the meme.
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Where did the 67 Meme Start?
Many believe that the 6-7 meme started in a drill rap song called “Doot Doot” by Skrilla. The song has a line that goes “6-7, I just bipped right on the highway” right as the beat drops. This catchy phrase was then reused in other places, including by professional basketball player LaMelo Ball, since he is 6 foot 7 inches tall.
From there, people started sneaking the numbers 6-7 into everyday interactions such as ordering at Starbucks, or speaking in classrooms. This inside joke became somewhat of a challenge, seeing where people could insert the phrase seamlessly. Now, the meme has gotten hundreds of millions of views on TikTok and Instagram.
Why do People Say 6-7?
After the meme began spreading like wildfire, people started saying it on bigger stages. There is a video of the WNBA player Paige Bueckers saying it during a press conference.
While at first people tried to be really subtle with the inside joke, it has progressed where teens just yell it all the time to get a quick laugh. 67 has become a massive inside joke that teens think is hilarious to include in everyday settings such as classrooms.
Who is the 67 Kid?
One of the first and most viral 67 clips was of a basketball game where the camera turns to the audience and a child with moppy hair says “six seven” at the camera. This child became known as the “67 kid” and became the face of the meme for a while.
Is 67 a Bad Word?
Unlike other teen slang words, the phrase six seven is not offensive, it is just annoying. It doesn’t mean anything bad, and it doesn’t really mean much at all. It is just a nonsense phrase that teens love to say.
Why Does My Child Keep Saying 6-7?
Your kid says 6-7 because it is a popular meme right now and they think it is funny. It doesn’t mean anything, but it still gets a reaction from teens and annoyed parents, which is why teens say it. This phrase has become very common in school settings where kids will say it to make each other laugh and annoy their teachers.