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Linguists say “six-seven” is used more as a gesture than a word
Linguists are considering whether “six-seven” qualifies as a word of the year.
They say it is used more as a gesture than as a word.
The expression also signals belonging to a group.
That group is mainly made up of young people.
The linguists’ assessment focuses on how the expression is used.
No final decision about its status as a word of the year is given.
Linguists say “six-seven” is used more as a gesture than as a word.
Experts also describe it as a signal of belonging to a group.
The group is predominantly young people.
The report does not give a location or a date for the use of the expression.
- Who
- Linguists and other experts.
- What
- They say “six-seven” is used more as a gesture than as a word, and as a signal of group belonging.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- It signals belonging to a group, predominantly a youth group.
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- Expression
- six-seven
- Use
- More as a gesture than as a word
- Social function
- Signals belonging to a group, predominantly young people