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Story summary
- Dictionary.com named '6 7' as its 2025 Word of the Year.
- The phrase, pronounced 'six-seven,' emerged in Gen Alpha slang and spread via TikTok and a Skrilla song.
- It is used ambiguously to mean 'so-so' or 'meh' and is accompanied by a shrug.
- Critics say choosing a meaningless term undermines the concept, while supporters say it reflects digital culture.
- The debate spans generations about language evolution and linguistic erosion.
