6 7
A deliberately nonsensical viral catchphrase, often shouted with a hand gesture for recognition and laughs.
By Cal Hewitt, Founder at Web Leveling · Researched from public sources ·
What it actually means
6 7 has no fixed definition in current meme use. It is usually a reference to the song "Doot Doot (6 7)," basketball edits, and the fact that LaMelo Ball is 6 feet 7 inches tall. Its ambiguity is part of the joke.
See the quick definition in the 6 7 dictionary entry.
Where it came from
The phrase comes from Skrilla's song "Doot Doot (6 7)," which was used in basketball edits featuring LaMelo Ball and spread on TikTok and Instagram in 2025. The lyric's meaning inside the song remains ambiguous, so claims that it definitely refers to one street or code should be treated as speculation.
Commonly credited to Skrilla, through the song lyric (2024-25), well-documented.
Where it's popular
TikTok, Instagram Reels, basketball edits, and U.S. and international classrooms.
It is primarily a meme and recognition signal, not a conventional word with a stable definition.
How it caught on
- December 2024Skrilla releases "Doot Doot," featuring the repeated 6 7 lyric.
- February 2025Basketball edits pair the audio with discussion of LaMelo Ball's 6 foot 7 height.
- 2025The phrase spreads as a general youth catchphrase with no fixed meaning.
How to use it
“The score was 6 to 7 and the whole group started yelling it.”
Recognizing the meme when the numbers appear.
“Six seven!”
Using the catchphrase for a laugh with people who know the trend.
Common mix-ups
It is not a rating, secret code, or reliable reference to one place. Its lack of a fixed meaning is central to its meme use.
Do you actually know it?
Do you get 6 7?
0/31. What is the key feature of 6 7 meme use?
2. Which song is tied to 6 7?
3. What helped spread the meme?
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Questions people ask
What does 6 7 mean?
Usually nothing specific. It is a viral catchphrase tied to a Skrilla song and basketball memes.
Where did 6 7 come from?
It came from Skrilla's "Doot Doot (6 7)" and spread through TikTok basketball edits.
Why is there a hand gesture?
The gesture became part of the viral performance of recognizing and repeating the meme.
Merriam-Webster labels six seven a nonsensical expression, which is exactly why it works as an in-group joke.
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