(Nexstar) – Your child might soon be using a new slang term: “6-7.” They’re probably already familiar with words like “Skibidy,” “Quiet,” and “sigma.” Sometimes, “6-7” is written as “67,” but it’s often pronounced as “Six Seven,” accompanied by gestures like juggling or mimicking hand movements, which seems to have emerged from internet culture.
This new phrase has roots with Charlotte Hornets player Lamelo Ball and rapper Skrilla. In his song from December 2024, “Doot Doot (6 7),” Skrilla says, “6-7, I just put the highway down.” The song sparked a flurry of fan-made videos featuring Ball, who stands 6’7″ tall and has become a popular figure among youngsters, recognized for his on-court antics.
Interestingly, Ball isn’t typically celebrated for his skills alone. The phrase “6-7” appears to have morphed into a way for kids to communicate various situations—ranging from the time of day to their dinner choices or even why they skipped out on chores.
“There’s literally no situation where a child might not say ‘Six Seven,'” remarks TikTok creator Mr. Lindsay, who adds that teens might not even know exactly why they use it. Two teenagers interviewed by Nexstar didn’t seem to have a clear explanation either.
Not sure what to think? It seems “6-7” is actually evolving further. According to Lindsay, there’s a connection with the term “Sendy,” which likely refers to a playful call to action—like daring a friend to try something risky. It gained traction from a viral clip where someone cheekily remarked, “Let’s get Sendy.” This comes with its own knee-jerk hand motion that mimics taking a shot.
Some might say combining “6-7” with “Sendy” forms phrases like “Six-sendy” or “6-7endy.” But like much of this slang, it doesn’t need to make sense to be embraced by the youth.
On another note, “6-7” holds weight for certain people. Taylen Kinney, a rising star in the basketball scene at just 17, has been known for punctuating his replies with “6-7.” For instance, when asked about his favorite Starbucks drinks, he simply responded with, “6-7.” His playful use of language has drawn attention, especially after he launched a canned water brand also named “6 7.”
It’s hard to say where these phrases will lead in the future. Just like the trends before it—think back to Skibidi or Delulu—”6-7″ could potentially find its way into online dictionaries someday. If that happens, we’ll just have to see how it all plays out.
