SOCIAL AND LINGUISTIC FUNCTIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL EUPHEMISMS IN EVERYDAY DISCOURSE

Authors

  • Dildora Bakhriddinova Oktamovna Assosiate Professor, PhD Jizzakh State Pedagogical University

Keywords:

Occupational euphemisms, labor-intensive professions, social hierarchy, English linguoculture, Uzbek linguoculture, phraseological euphemisms, communicative politeness, socialization, low-paid work.

Abstract

 This article explores the phenomenon of occupational euphemisms in English and Uzbek, focusing on the social, cultural, and communicative functions of such linguistic practices. It examines how low-paid or labor-intensive professions are often linguistically “veiled” to preserve the dignity of workers and the social respect of their families. Drawing on examples from everyday discourse and comparative linguocultural analysis, the study highlights the role of euphemisms in maintaining conversational appropriateness, reflecting social hierarchies, and facilitating smoother interaction between speakers and listeners. The findings underscore the significance of occupational euphemisms as a mechanism for balancing social sensitivity with linguistic expression in diverse cultural contexts.

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Published

2026-03-09

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Dildora Bakhriddinova Oktamovna. (2026). SOCIAL AND LINGUISTIC FUNCTIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL EUPHEMISMS IN EVERYDAY DISCOURSE. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(03), 77–80. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/3616

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Vol. 16 No. 03 (2026): Journal of Applied Science and Social Science

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