We’re elder millennials, living fossils from the 1900’s, attempting to understand and explain today’s slang. We have student loans, lower backs that sound like glow sticks, and an urge to say “the Facebook.” We grew up when tracks were da bomb, outfits were jiggy, and “my bad” covered everything from missed curfews to broken Walkmans. If that sounds legit, you’re our targeted audience. Join us as we attempt to decode modern slang and try to stay hella not-out-of-touch.
What does “6-7” actually mean?
Plot twist - it doesn't really mean anything. And that’s the whole point. The numbers caught fire thanks to a viral track (Doot Doot) repeating “6-7” in the background, and sports edits, especially around Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, who happens to be 6'7". The kids latched on, made a hand gesture, and boom: a trend was born.
So, why are kids saying “6-7”?
Short answer: because the inter-webs decided it’s funny. Long answer: sometimes two numbers get looped in a rap song, slapped on a meme, echoed in hallways, and *poof * every time kids see a 6 next to 7, they chant like it’s the national anthem of chaos. Absurdity is the point. It’s like “Seinfeld” energy - nonsense with tenure.
How long will it last? Nobody knows, but the pattern (nonsense phrase turns viral chant = confused adults) will certainly outlive us all.
Cheat Sheet for Grown People
To help you understand the commentary you’re hearing on the street, in the hallways, or in your own home, here’s a quick slang decoder. Disclaimer: We tried our hardest, Google’d it, and think we’re explaining this right…?
- It’s giving…
Translation: The vibe reminds me of ___.
Usage: It's giving Halloween. - No cap
Translation: No lie. For real.
Usage: Those shorts are elite, no cap. - Rizz
Translation: Charisma or easy charm.
Usage: Our dog pulls more neighbors than we do. Peak rizz. - Mid
Translation: Average/so-so.
Usage: Mid. Respectfully rejected. - Skibidi/brain-rot
Translation: Silly, repetitive internet stuff that lodges in your brain and won’t leave. Earworm.
Usage: This is peak brain-rot… and we love it. - Fanum tax
Translation: When a friend taxes your snack without asking.
Usage: He taxed my Halloween candy. Report him. - Sigma
Translation: Stoic, lone-wolf energy.
Usage: He skipped the group chat drama. Sigma move. - W/L
Translation: Win or loss.
Usage: Forgot the permission slip - holding that L. - Delulu
Translation: Delusional, but playfully.
Usage: If you think 6-7 has a deep meaning, you’re delulu. - Bet
Translation: “Okay,” “yes,” or “say less.”
Usage: You want pics with the 6-7 Scarecrow? Bet. - NPC
Translation: Non-player character. Background character energy.
Usage: He’s an NPC… but with main-character shorts.
And a few bonus terms (you’re welcome):
- Fire = awesome
- Drip = style
- Cooked = exhausted/owned
- Ate = nailed it
- Bust down = decorate/upgrade
- Hard launch = big reveal
- Canon = confirmed/accepted as real or truth
How to Use “6-7” Responsibly at Home
Before we unleash you into the wild with your newly learned language (who needs Duolingo - not us), a quick vibe check. We’re the last remaining descendents of The Oregon Trail, armed with Costco memberships and of course we brought a jacket - just in case. So, proceed with caution. Use indoor rizz, hydrate, and stick to the rules below.
- Spot a “6-7” on a receipt, dashboard temperature, or speed limit sign? Be cool. Add the hand gestures. Use minimal excitement.
- If Grandma asks what it means, just tell her it’s a vibe, not math.
- Sprinkle, don’t pour! 1-2 slang words per sentence only.
- Retire (or lean into) a term when your kid winces. Their cringe meter is sensitive.
When the chant inevitably changes from “6-7” to whatever may come next, swap in the new and keep the same rules. It’s about shared silliness, not secret meaning. The glossary will rotate but the eye-rolls will remain eternal. That’s canon.
Next time you hear a kid say “6-7,” you’ll know they’re sharing a joke. Smile, nod, and hit them with a subtle “bet.” Then go ice your knees. No cap.