ENGLISH SLANG IN CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATION: LINGUISTIC FEATURES, FUNCTIONS, AND SOCIOCULTURAL IMPLICATIONS

Authors

  • Eshmirzayeva Nozima Baxodir kizi 2nd year doctoral student, Karshi State University

Keywords:

English slang, informal language, sociolinguistics, youth speech, digital communication, language change, media language

Abstract

This article examines English slang as a dynamic component of modern communication shaped by globalization, mass media, and digital technologies. Slang has evolved from a marginal linguistic phenomenon into a widespread element of everyday interaction. The study analyzes the origins, structural characteristics, communicative functions, and sociocultural implications of slang in contemporary English. Special attention is paid to youth speech and online communication environments. The findings indicate that slang enhances expressiveness and group identity but may also challenge language norms, clarity, and intergenerational communication.

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Published

2026-02-17

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Eshmirzayeva Nozima Baxodir kizi. (2026). ENGLISH SLANG IN CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATION: LINGUISTIC FEATURES, FUNCTIONS, AND SOCIOCULTURAL IMPLICATIONS. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(02), 781–783. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/3336

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 02 (2026): Volume 16 Issue 02

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