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Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year: Understanding '67'

CBS NewsOctober 29, 20251 min71,654 views
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Dictionary.com's Word of the Year

  • 🎯 Dictionary.com has announced its word of the year for 2025, and it's the number '67'.
  • ⚠️ This choice has reportedly caused chagrin among parents and teachers.

Meaning and Appeal of '67'

  • 🧩 The term's appeal lies partly in its unclear definition, described as 'meaningless' with 'all the hallmarks of brain rot'.
  • 💬 Loosely, '67' signifies 'so-so' or 'maybe this, maybe that' and is used as an interjection.
  • ✋ It is sometimes accompanied by a specific hand gesture and is often shouted out.

Origin and Other Terms

  • 🎤 The slang term '67' originated in a song by the rapper Skrilla.
  • 📝 Other terms that made Dictionary.com's shortlist include 'farming', 'kiss cam', and 'broligarchy'.
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