Dictionary.com ‘s Word of the Year is one that few can define. The online reference tool announced on Oct. 29 that “6 7” is its word of the year. If you don’t know a school-aged kid, you probably aren’t familiar with “6 7” (“six seven”), the slang word that has captivated Gen Alpha to the extent that teachers have started to ban it from schools.

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Dictionary.com has officially announced their ‘Word of the Year’ for 2025. Whatever word that you’re thinking, it’s probably not that. Western Mass News got answers from local librarians on what this word means, and at this point, what a word even is.

Dictionary.com chose a popular slang term as its Word of the Year after analyzing data including headlines, social media trends, search engine results and more.

Dictionary.com announced Tuesday its word of the year for 2025 is "67." Here's what it means — to the extent that it means anything.

Dictionary.com names 6-7 its 2025 Word of the Year. Looking at the term’s meaning, TikTok origins, sports spread and why it matters.

Dictionary.com has deemed the two-number phrase, "6-7" Word of the Year for 2025, and for those not up to speed on current slang, at least they have a place to look it up.