Jurnal Komprehenshif
Vol 4 No 1 (2026)

Motivations of Semantic Change In Contemporary Indonesian Slang

Armedi, Arief (Unknown)
Uli Purba, Hermayani Friska (Unknown)
Nasution, Nia Mutia (Unknown)
Amanda, Sabrina (Unknown)
Limbong, Theofany Erlim (Unknown)
Meisuri, Meisuri (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study investigates semantic shifts in twenty Indonesian slang expressions used by Generation Z on X. Using Andreas Blank’s motivational theory, qualitative analysis reveals that cognitive association (28%) and expressivity (24%) are the primary drivers of meaning change. The findings demonstrate that slang development is a systematic response to communicative needs, providing a foundation for understanding linguistic evolution and social behavior in digital environments.

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Jurnal Komprehenshif
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Abbrev

komprehensif

Publisher

CV. Edu Tech jaya

Subject

Education Social Sciences

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Jurnal Komprehensif is Published by CV. Edu Tech Jaya. This journal aims to publish and disseminate original works and current issues on the subject of research and studies in the field of education. Articles published in journals are the result of research or ideas in the field of education ...