November 1, 2025 • 2 mins
In today’s Saturday Short, Michael talks about one of the newest slang expressions to hit the English language — “6-7.”
You’ll learn where this Gen Z phrase came from, how people use it online, and why it’s more about vibe than grammar.
It’s short, fun, and a perfect look at how English keeps evolving.
So, what does “6-7” really mean? Let’s find out together!
Visit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/
You’ll learn where this Gen Z phrase came from, how people use it online, and why it’s more about vibe than grammar.
It’s short, fun, and a perfect look at how English keeps evolving.
So, what does “6-7” really mean? Let’s find out together!
Visit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Hey there, it's Michael here and welcome back to another
Happy English Saturday short your quick tip for speaking English better. Today,
let's talk about a brand new slang expression that just
made it into the dictionary. Six'. Seven this is a
Gen z term that's become a Fun internet, reaction mostly
(00:26):
used by teens and young adults. Online so what does
six seven actually? Mean, well like a lot Of internet,
slang it started as kind of a, joke something people
said just for, fun but now it's being used as
a playful response or, reaction especially online and among younger.
(00:49):
People you might hear six' seven used in situations where
the meaning isn't, completely clear but the feeling is friendly,
or positive sort of like, saying yeah Sure or. I'm
in it can also be used just as, a funny,
random reaction kind of like saying lol. Or okay like your, friend,
(01:13):
says hey you want to grab pizza? After work you
could reply six' seven meaning something like. Sure sounds good
or Someone tells you i'm thinking about skipping, the gym
today you might, respond six' seven just. Playfully agreeing or
reacting the key thing to remember is six' seven is super.
(01:36):
Casual and a little silly it's not. Really about grammar
or Logic it's, part of modern internet Humor used Mostly By.
Gen z and jen alpha so if you want to,
keep up with new slang you can drop a six
seven now and then just make sure you use it in,
(01:58):
the right setting like chat, out with friends or online probably.
Not in, a business meeting and hey if you learn
something new, today six seven all right remember to follow
and subscribe so You Don't miss the next happy English podcast.
And next week's, saturday short thanks for, listening and until
(02:20):
next time keep. Learning and keep it cool
Hey there, it's Michael here and welcome back to another
Happy English Saturday short your quick tip for speaking English better. Today,
let's talk about a brand new slang expression that just
made it into the dictionary. Six'. Seven this is a
Gen z term that's become a Fun internet, reaction mostly
(00:26):
used by teens and young adults. Online so what does
six seven actually? Mean, well like a lot Of internet,
slang it started as kind of a, joke something people
said just for, fun but now it's being used as
a playful response or, reaction especially online and among younger.
(00:49):
People you might hear six' seven used in situations where
the meaning isn't, completely clear but the feeling is friendly,
or positive sort of like, saying yeah Sure or. I'm
in it can also be used just as, a funny,
random reaction kind of like saying lol. Or okay like your, friend,
(01:13):
says hey you want to grab pizza? After work you
could reply six' seven meaning something like. Sure sounds good
or Someone tells you i'm thinking about skipping, the gym
today you might, respond six' seven just. Playfully agreeing or
reacting the key thing to remember is six' seven is super.
(01:36):
Casual and a little silly it's not. Really about grammar
or Logic it's, part of modern internet Humor used Mostly By.
Gen z and jen alpha so if you want to,
keep up with new slang you can drop a six
seven now and then just make sure you use it in,
(01:58):
the right setting like chat, out with friends or online probably.
Not in, a business meeting and hey if you learn
something new, today six seven all right remember to follow
and subscribe so You Don't miss the next happy English podcast.
And next week's, saturday short thanks for, listening and until
(02:20):
next time keep. Learning and keep it cool
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