2025 Word of the Year 67 selected, what does it mean...
Oct 30, 2025
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Every year, the dictionary analyzes data such as news titles, social media trends, and search volume and selects the word that has the greatest influence on people's conversation as 'Word of the Year'.
The Dictionary Dotcom explained that '67' selected as the word of the year is a word that reflects the flow of language and culture" and that the word goes beyond mere buzzwords, it is a linguistic time capsule that shows how we have expressed ourselves and changed."
However, the meaning of '67' is not clear. Some interpret it to mean 'just like', 'normal', while others use it as a prank to annoy parents.
Gestures are also used in this word, which is described by the Dictionary Dotcom as "the action of alternating up and down, with both palms facing up and down.'
'67' is known to have originated from rapper Skrilla's song 'Doot Doot(6,7)' and has spread rapidly through social media such as TikTok since last summer. In particular, the word became popular as it frequently appeared in videos mocking the athlete's poor performance.
But it's a problem in the classroom. A middle school teacher in the U.S. interferes with the class by shouting as a group when the number '67' is shown on social media"It was banned in the end" he said.
Criticistic opinions have also been raised about the selection of the dictionary.
Netizens have lost hope for future generations by selecting "unintended words"", "It's time to burn down the dictionary"posting cynical comments such as "
Meanwhile, the word candidates of the year also included 'Gen-Zstare' and 'tradwife'.
Gen Z Steer refers to the expressionless gaze Gen Z sees at work, and Tradwipe refers to women who share their own cooking and caring for their children.
Reporter Jang Jong-ho bellho@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
