The term "67" (pronounced "six-seven") is a viral internet meme and slang term that largely has no fixed meaning. Popularized by Generation Alpha on social media platforms like TikTok, it is often used as a nonsensical response or to describe something as "so-so" or "mid".
Origin of the "67" meme
Viral song and basketball player: The phrase originated from the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by the rapper Skrilla. It became widely popular in basketball-related video edits on TikTok featuring players, especially LaMelo Ball, who is 6 feet, 7 inches tall.
"67 Kid": In March 2025, a boy at a basketball game was captured on video enthusiastically shouting "67!" with a hand gesture. The video went viral and further propelled the meme into the mainstream.
Intentional ambiguity: Many people, including the rapper who created the song, believe the meme's popularity is rooted in its very lack of meaning. Its confusing and absurd nature is part of the appeal for its Gen Alpha audience.
Spread to schools: The phrase spread offline, with teachers reporting students shouting "67" in classrooms. It has become an inside joke for those in on the trend.
Common uses of the term
The meaning of "67" depends heavily on context, tone, and accompanying gestures. It can be used:
As a nonsensical response: When used randomly, it acts as a shibboleth, or inside joke, for those familiar with the meme.
To mean "so-so" or "mid": When accompanied by a balancing hand gesture, it can mean "undecided" or indicate that something is mediocre.
For dismissal: In some contexts, it can be a quick way of telling someone to "go away" or "get lost".
The number 67 in mathematics
Outside of internet slang, 67 is a prime number, meaning it can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself. It is also considered a special number by some mathematicians for its properties.
The number 67 can refer to a recent viral TikTok meme, a U.S. highway, or various mathematical properties, including that it is a prime and lucky number.
TikTok and youth slang
A "brain rot" meme. In early 2025, a meme called "6-7" or "67" went viral, especially among Generation Alpha. The meme is often considered "brain rot" because its absurdity is the entire point, and it has no fixed meaning.
Origins from basketball. The meme began with the drill rap song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla. It was popularized in basketball video edits for NBA player LaMelo Ball, who is 6 feet 7 inches tall.
How it's used. Kids shout "6-7!" in schools, and it can be used to answer any question, such as, "How tall are you?" or "What's the answer to this math problem?".
Highway
Route 67 in the U.S. U.S. Route 67 is a major north-south highway that runs for 1,560 miles through the central United States, from the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to Iowa.
"Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67". In 2009, a portion of U.S. Route 67 in Arkansas was designated "Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67" because musicians like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison played at clubs along that stretch of road.
Mathematics
Prime number. 67 is the 19th prime number, meaning it can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself.
Super-prime. Because its position in the sequence of prime numbers (19) is also a prime number, 67 is considered a "super-prime".
Sum of primes. It is the sum of five consecutive prime numbers: 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 = 67.
Lucky prime. A lucky prime is a number that is both prime and "lucky," a number generated by a sieve process similar to the one used to find primes.
Other contexts
Biblical meaning. In Psalm 67, King David expresses his desire for God's salvation to be known throughout the world. In John 6:67, after many disciples leave Jesus, he asks his remaining followers if they will also leave.
