It began as an internet craze and has since infected the vernacular of youth worldwide. So what does 6-7 actually mean?<\/p>\n
For months, parents, teachers, and even people on the street have likely heard the shouting of the phrase 6-7, usually by youth.<\/p>\n
If you haven\u2019t heard it yet, it likely won\u2019t be long before you do, as it continues to not only grow in popularity online, but in the real world.<\/p>\n
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By continuing you agree to our Terms<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n When the phrase 6-7 is said, often with a melodic tone similar to a wolf whistle, hands are usually raised in the air, palms up, as the speaker imitates weighing things in either palm.<\/p>\n Videos online tagged with 6-7 have received millions and millions of views, and recently, became South Park official, delighting lovers of the phrase that is confusing millions.<\/p>\n Slang words making waves with youth is by no means new, but this pandemic on the English language is different.<\/p>\n Words like phat (cool), lit (exciting) and rizz (charming flirting ability) have exploded in popularity over the years, with people over the age of 25 sometimes taking a little longer to come to terms with the slang\u2019s meaning.<\/p>\n For those trying to understand 6-7, stop.<\/p>\n What does 6-7 mean?<\/p>\n The answer, which many struggle to come to terms with, is nothing.<\/p>\n It is a phrase that has caught on in popularity, both for the sheer enjoyment of saying the phrase and, as it appears, to frustrate those who struggle with the slang not making sense.<\/p>\n The phrase originates from a 2024 song by Skilla called Doot Doot (6 7). In the song, he says \u201c6-7\u201d, referring to a street in Philadelphia, 67th Street, a place where his friends once lived.<\/p>\n Online, a snippet of the song went viral on TikTok and other social media sites, sparking the obsession of teens worldwide.<\/p>\n