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 became a global phenomenon, particularly associated with Gen Alpha.
The viral slang originated from a song, basketball edits and a viral video of a kid, Maverick Trevillian, who was seen yelling 6-7 during a basketball game last year.
Before we get into the details, let’s first decode what the viral slang stands for:
The background of ‘6-7’
The term originated from the rapper Skrilla’s song Doot Doot (6-7), pointing to a 6-foot, 7-inch basketball player, LaMelo Ball.
The term quickly flooded the internet after creating buzz through viral videos and memes highlighting NBA player La Mela Ball.
The term ‘6-7’ has since evolved from being just a basketball player’s height to being stripped of all meaning.
Then what followed is history, as the phrase has become a popular call-and-response chant among Generation Alpha, who shout it ‘six!’ to elicit a corresponding cry of ‘seven!’
Don’t get confused as the snake itself is a confusing package. There is also a ‘juggling’ hand motion that goes along with it.
When young people, especially Gen Z and Alpha, shout it out, they’re not just repeating a meme; they shout an emotion.
The 6-7 fever has taken everyone by storm last year and it still shows no signs of stopping.
The viral slang ‘6-7’ was declared the word of the year 2025 by Dictionary.com in October 2025.
The leading global online dictionary described the reason they chose the slang ’67’, pronounced as ‘six-seven’.
The company stated that its lexicographers analyzed a large amount of data, including newsworthy headlines, trends and search engine results.
This exercise was meant to highlight words that made an impact in our daily conversations, both online and in the real world.
The results were surprising as they showed 6-7 surprisingly high searches from summer 2025.
And in June, these searches increased six times.
The funny thing is that most other double-digit numbers showed no meaningful trend during that period.
Since it’s a ‘6-7 weekend’ and if you’re a parent and you find your kids yelling ’67’, don’t get confused.
Just enjoy the generational vibe with them this ‘6/7 weekend’.
