6-7, a viral slang that defines a generational mood, marks the first “6/7” weekend.
The 6-7 meme went viral last year and turned into a global phenomenon particularly associated with Generation Alpha.
The viral slang originated from a song, basketball montages and a viral video of a child, Maverick Trevillian, who was spotted yelling 6-7 during a basketball game last year.
Before we get into the details, let’s first decode what viral slang means:
The context of “6-7”
The term comes from the song by rapper Skrilla Doot Doot (6-7), pointing to a 6-foot-7 basketball player, LaMelo Ball.
The term quickly flooded the internet after generating buzz through viral videos and memes featuring NBA player La Mela Ball.
The term “6-7” has since evolved from simply the height of a basketball player to meaningless.
Then what followed is history, as the phrase became a popular call-and-response chant among Generation Alpha, who shout “six!” ” to provoke a response cry of “seven!” »
Don’t be confused, because slang itself is a confusing package. There is also an accompanying “juggling” hand gesture.
When young people, especially Gen Z and Alpha, shout it out, they’re not just repeating a meme; they scream a feeling.
6-7 fever took everyone by storm last year, and it still shows no signs of stopping.
Viral slang “6-7” has been declared the 2025 word of the year by Dictionary.com in October 2025.
The world’s leading online dictionary has described why they chose the slang “67”, pronounced “six-seven”.
The company said its lexicographers analyze a large amount of data, including newsworthy headlines, trends and search engine results.
This exercise aimed to highlight the words that have impacted our daily conversations, both online and in the real world.
The results were surprising, as they showed that searches for 6-7 increased surprisingly from summer 2025.
And in June, these searches increased sixfold.
The funny thing is that most other double-digit numbers showed no significant trend during this period.
Since it’s a “6-7 weekend,” and if you’re a parent and find your kids yelling “67,” don’t be fooled.
Just enjoy the generational vibe with them this “6/7 weekend”.
