What’s the real meaning of 6’7? Read more to find out!
Lately, there has been a meme and slang term involving “6’7.” Does 6’7 actually have a meaning? Technically, there isn’t one real definition, but many people have their own interpretations. Some say it comes from a song, LaMelo Ball, Maverick Travillian, and more.
Maverick Travillian – A young kid named Maverick, also known as the “6’7 Kid,” went viral for screaming the slang “6’7” at a basketball game while moving his hands up and down.
Song – A song released near the start of 2025 called Doot Doot by a rapper named Skrilla helped increase the popularity of the term.
Basketball – The trend also grew from edits of the popular basketball player LaMelo Ball, who is exactly 6’7” tall.
Usage – Kids commonly scream it in the middle of class or in public for no actual reason, or whenever they see the two numbers next to each other.
Fun Fact – Dictionary.com named “6’7” their Word of the Year in 2025 because of its popularity.
I asked a few kids whether they liked 6 or 7 more. Read on to find out!
Bristol Colby:
“Both. 677777777777 is the best, but if I had to choose, 7, because it’s a solid OG number.”
Deklyn McCarrey:
“Obviously 6, because 7 ate 9, so he’s a murderer.”
Brady Leman:
“7, because that’s God’s number.”
Eli Sliger:
“7.”
Luke Casey:
“7 is better because I like donuts.”
Dalyah Knapp:
“6, because it’s even.”
Beni Schrock:
“6.5 all the way!”
Brynley Schieler:
“7, because seven is my favorite number.”
