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6 7

adjective
6–7 \ˈsiks-ˈse-vən\

Of, relating to, or being a closeted male homosexual; used as a discreet descriptor within certain subcultural communities.
— origin: From a numerical substitution in which 6 corresponds to the letter “F” and 7 corresponds to the letter “G,” forming “FG,” an abbreviation for “freaking gay.” The term functions as a coded means of identification in contexts where open acknowledgment may be socially constrained.

Members of the group quietly referred to him as “6 7” until he chose to come out publicly.

by punk84 November 27, 2025