6 7 definition: what "6 7" means and examples

The term 6 7 (pronounced "six seven") is a viral meme that originated from a 2024 drill rap song called Doot Doot (6 7) by the artist Skrilla. While the original lyric likely referred to a street or a police code, it became a massive trend when paired with videos of basketball player LaMelo Ball, who happens to be 6ft 7in tall. From there, it evolved into "brain rot" slang that is intentionally meaningless. It is often performed with an "emote" (a repetitive movement) where the person moves their upturned palms up and down alternately. Its primary function today is social bonding; by saying it, a child signals they are "in" on the joke, while simultaneously confusing or annoying adults. It is frequently shouted at random or used as a response to any question where the answer is unknown, making it a playful tool for disruption in classrooms and at home.

Examples:

1. ""You ask your daughter what she wants for dinner, and instead of answering, she does a little hand-shuffle and shouts "six-seven!" before running out of the room.
2. "A teacher asks the class to turn to page sixty-seven of their textbook, and the entire room erupts into a rhythmic chant of "six-seven, six-seven" while laughing at the teacher's confusion."
3. "Your son sees a car with the number 67 on its registration plate and immediately points it out to his friends, who all start performing the signature palm-moving gesture in unison."