Older generations are demanding explanations of the viral phrase – but slang doesn’t have to make logical senseA linguistic panic has swept America in recent months, corrupting our youth, annoying our teachers and leaving countless adults hopelessly confused. The question that has sparked the uproar: what, exactly, does it mean when an otherwise upstanding young person blurts out the phrase “six-seven”?As you probably know by now if you read, listen to or watch major media outlets from across the political spectrum, the answer is: it doesn’t really mean anything. Continue reading...
Sunday 2 November 2025
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What does ‘six-seven’ mean? Nothing. But it’s still loaded with meaning | Matt Cantor
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