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If you've been hearing your teens or children muttering '6-7' under their breath or posting it nonstop on TikTok and Instagram, you're not alone. This new Gen Z phrase, paired with a double-hand ...

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It’s a phrase running rampant online and in classrooms among Gen Alpha and Gen Z. If you're confused by your teenager's use of the phrase "six, seven," you're not alone. Often paired with a double ...

The phrase, "six seven" is a new slang term popular with Generations Z and Alpha. It originated from a lyric in the 2024 song "Doot Doot" by Skrilla. Despite its popularity, the phrase is considered ...

With Generation Z and Generation Alpha constantly coining new slang terms on the internet, it can be hard to keep up with them all. One meme in particular has left many scratching their heads. The ...

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