If you've ever heard teenagers suddenly shout "Six-seven!" and didn't understand a word, you're not alone. It's the latest viral term among young people — and the new nightmare of teachers in the US and UK.
What does “Six-seven” mean? Basically… nothing. It’s not a code, it’s not a phrase with a hidden meaning – it’s simply “six-seven,” or as it’s said with characteristic emphasis in the video: six-sevvuhnn!
The origin of this expression is linked to the song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, released in 2024. In the lyrics, the term could refer to a police code, Route 67, or something else entirely – but no one is entirely sure. The phrase was made famous by its use in viral videos featuring NBA basketball player LaMelo Ball, who is… 6 feet 7 inches tall (about 2.01 meters). That was enough for the term to explode on social media.
On the Internet, “six-seven” became associated with a characteristic hand gesture – two palms facing upwards that rise and fall alternately, like a scale. From there, it became a “universal expression” used for no apparent reason – simply for humor or to annoy others.
At one point, some thought it could mean “nothing special,” like an average rating on a scale of 1 to 10. But no – it doesn’t have that meaning either. The phenomenon became so widespread in the US that even the series “South Park” dedicated an entire episode to it, mocking the moral panic it caused.
And now, it has arrived in Britain. Teachers in British schools are grappling with a “six-seven epidemic.” Any time the number 67 is mentioned in class – for example, “turn to page 67” – students burst into chorus with the cry of “SIX-SEVEN!”, often accompanied by a hand gesture. Some schools have banned the expression, while others have decided to use it humorously in teaching, to avoid clashes.
Should parents be concerned? No. “Six-seven” has no offensive, political, or dangerous content. It’s simply a passing meme, one of those expressions that teenagers use to feel part of a trend, and that disappears as soon as they start talking about adults.
As always happens: the moment adults start mentioning it, the fad is over.
“Six-seven” is another example of the fast-paced language of the internet that appears, explodes, and disappears as quickly as it was born — a way to laugh, to stand out, and to test the patience of adults.
