SLANG LANGUAGE IN SOCIAL MEDIA X (TWITTER)

Berta Hutauruk; Agatha; Olivia Manurung; Suryani Sinaga; Novia Aryani

doi:10.69820/jeltlal.v2i1.125

Authors

Berta Hutauruk Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Agatha Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia
Olivia Manurung Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia
Suryani Sinaga Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia
Novia Aryani Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69820/jeltlal.v2i1.125

Keywords:

Slang, Twitter, Sociolinguistics

Abstract

This research project investigates the phenomenon of slang in the context of social media, specifically Twitter. This research aims to examine different forms of slang and understand how they function in the context of online communication. The authors use qualitative methods to investigate the linguistic features and expressions that makeup slang on Twitter. In addition, this study also investigates the functional aspects of slang, specifically how slang facilitates communication, identity construction, and community building on the Twitter platform. This research investigation highlights the diverse forms and functions of various slang in social media discourse by content analysis. This research figure out that Different forms of slang and understand how they function in the context of online communication.

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