How A Meaningless TikTok Took Over Gen Alpha Culture

In 2025, many people found themselves confused or even mildly irritated by kids randomly shouting "six seven" at home, in school, and even out in public for no reason whatsoever. The phrase, which has no actual meaning, spread rapidly through TikTok and other social media platforms, becoming one of those trends that seems to solely exist purely because it can. According to research done into the origin, "six seven" originally originated from a sound clip in the drill rap song, "Doot Doot (6 7)", by rapper Skrilla. The audio was frequently used in TikTok videos, especially those featuring basketball highlights of NBA player LaMelo Ball, who is notably 6 feet 7 inches. As the clip gained traction, it detached from its original context and ultimately became a meme, often paired with a palm up hand gesture that further exaggerated it.

What makes "six seven" more annoying is that it doesn't carry an actual definition unlike other words, such as "sus" or "rizz". Most kids who repeat it admit that they don't even know what it means and don't particularly care. Linguists and pop culture commentators point out that the value of the phrase lies solely in its function as a social signal rather than as an actual slang word. Saying "six seven" marks someone as part of a shared internet culture, especially among those in Gen Alpha, where their humor is absurd, repetitive, and intentionally confusing to outsiders. The phrase has become so widespread that it has been identified by slang trackers as one of the most recognizable expressions of the year from youth, with some schools even attempting to ban it simply to curb disruptions in their classrooms.