RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024)

An Analysis of Slang Words Used in Social Media (Instagram)

Sri Indra (Unknown)
Marhamah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2024

Abstract

The research titled "An Analysis of Slang Words Used in Social Media (Instagram)" investigates the use of slang in Instagram captions and comments. The study aims to describe the types and functions of slang words used by Instagram users and to understand the sociolinguistic factors influencing their usage. Through qualitative descriptive analysis, data were collected from various Instagram accounts, focusing on the frequency and context of slang word usage. The findings indicate that slang is prevalent on Instagram, serving to create a sense of community and belonging among users, while also reflecting cultural and social dynamics. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of language in digital communication and highlights the importance of understanding slang as a linguistic phenomenon in social media interactions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jret

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa, 2406-9019 (Print ISSN), 2443-0668 (Electronic ISSN) is the Journal of Linguistics who published research articles and of theoretical articles in linguistic science which published by Linguistic Department, Postgraduated Program, Universitas Warmadewa. The journal is ...