A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SLANG USAGE IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK YOUTH SPEECH
Keywords:
youth slang, English, Uzbek, informal language, sociolinguisticsAbstract
This study investigates the use of slang among English and Uzbek
youth, examining linguistic characteristics, social functions, and cultural implications.
Slang acts as a marker of identity, group affiliation, and creativity in communication .
Comparative analysis shows that while English slang evolves rapidly through digital
media, Uzbek slang integrates traditional expressions with modern borrowings and
neologisms. The findings highlight the importance of understanding youth slang for
sociolinguistic research and language education .
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