Doodle of the literal image: three sixes, liu sounding like smooth and slick

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666

liù liù liù

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Literally says

three sixes, liu sounding like smooth and slick

Actually means

typed praise for a slick move, roughly nice or smooth, spammed in streams and chats

Who can you say it to?
Friends and coworkers Normal among people your own age. Skip it with elders, clients and officials.
Out loud, or only typed?
Typed, not spoken People type this. Saying it out loud sounds like a joke.
Is it still used?
Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.Last checked

When to say it

Type it when a gamer pulls off a perfect play or a coworker fixes something in one minute. Fast, casual, lives in comment sections and livestream chats. Saying it aloud sounds ironic.

Hear it in the wild

Zhè bō cāozuò liù liù liù!

That play was smooth!

Dànmù quán zài shuā liù liù liù.

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Quick answers

What does 666 mean?

typed praise for a slick move, roughly nice or smooth, spammed in streams and chats

When do people say 666?

Type it when a gamer pulls off a perfect play or a coworker fixes something in one minute. Fast, casual, lives in comment sections and livestream chats. Saying it aloud sounds ironic.

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