(Worthy Satire) – In a bold move that linguists are calling “either avant-garde or a cry for help,” Dictionary.com announced that its 2025 Word of the Year is “6-7′.”
Yes, that’s it. Two numbers, a dash, and a floating apostrophe.
According to Dictionary.com’s editorial team, 6-7′ was chosen for its “nuanced reflection of modern communication trends, where people are increasingly using alphanumeric shorthand to express complex emotions–like confusion.”
However, not everyone is impressed. “When I first saw it, I thought my keyboard had a seizure,” said University of Chicago linguistics professor Dr. Mira Bloom. “It’s not a word. It’s barely a keystroke.”
Dictionary.com insists the selection is legitimate, citing the rising popularity of cryptic digital communication. “Language evolves,” the announcement read. “Once, we had selfie and doomscrolling. Now, we have 6-7′. It captures the ineffable mood of our times: part metric, part emoji, part existential shrug.”
The public, meanwhile, is scrambling to pronounce it. Attempts include “six-seven prime,” “six foot seven,” and the avant-garde “sixish-sev’nuh.” One influencer reportedly used it in a sentence: ‘That vibe was so 6-7′.’ Nobody knew what she meant, but they all agreed it sounded profound.
Critics worry that numbers are now officially overtaking letters. “First it was 24/7, then Gen Z started saying ‘143’ for love, and now we’re here,” lamented retired English teacher Ruth Salinger. “Next year, Oxford’s Word of the Year will just be π.”
When asked for clarification, Dictionary.com’s spokesperson responded simply: “It means whatever you feel it means.”
By press time, Merriam-Webster had tweeted a single cryptic reply: “8=8.”
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