Dictionary.com officially declared "67" as its Word of the Year on Wednesday. For those wondering, the number is a slang popularized by Generation Alpha. The online dictionary noted that the chosen word traces its origin from Skrilla's song, Doot Doot (6 7). It added that it is not pronounced as "sixty-seven."The word became popular on TikTok earlier this year. It is being used as slang for many expressions without a single specific meaning. Dictionary.com described it as"Well…it’s complicated. Some say it means 'so-so,' or 'maybe this, maybe that,' especially when paired with its signature hand gesture where both palms face up and move alternately up and down. Some youngsters, sensing an opportunity to reliably frustrate their elders, will use it to stand in for a reply to just about any question. A perfectly timed 67 signals that you’re part of an in-group, and if you’re already using its emerging spinoffs six-sendy and 41, you might be even cooler."As soon as Dictionary.com's announced the update, many netizens shared their reaction. Internet users scratched their heads over the online dictionary's choice. Quipping on it, an X user commented,"We’ve officially run out of words, next year’s gonna be an emoji"Vikas Sharma @itsvksharma_LINK@Dexerto we’ve officially run out of words, next year’s gonna be an emoji 🙂‍↕️Internet reacts as "67" is crowned Word of the YearAn X user wondered why "numbers" was chosen as the Word of the Year."Two numbers as the 'word of the year'"Another questioned about the meaning of the word while expressing no interest in knowing it."I still don’t know what the f*ck 67 is and i refuse to google it. do not reply to me with the answer either, i want to die not knowing."A netizen called the current time the "peak internet era.""That’s peak internet era when a random number becomes cultural linguistics."Another X user took a jibe at Generation Alpha and said,"At least the gen alpha kids can spell this one without using chatgpt."An X user questioned why "67" was chosen, when it only came into trend a few months ago."How is 67 word of the year when it's only been out a few months? Let's not forget how everyone was saying "Labilba" in every meme ever since January. That was peak."The online dictionary chooses a word every year as its "Word of the Year" and announces a few short-listed nominees. The official website of Dictionary.com mentioned that chosen words "capture pivotal moments in language and culture.""These words serve as a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year. The Word of the Year isn’t just about popular usage; it reveals the stories we tell about ourselves and how we’ve changed over the year," the website read.The website further explained that before choosing "67," their lexicographers delved into a huge amount of data, including the trends on social media.Also read: "A man with culture and taste": Netizens react as Luigi Mangione's prison letter reveals he's been listening to Taylor Swift and Charli XCXDove Cameron vs Damiano David: Net worth compared as couple reportedly gets engaged as next step in their relationship