KATA-KATA SLANG DALAM INSTAGRAM

Authors

  • PETRANIA T. ANIS

Abstract

ABSTRACT
 
This research which is entitled ‘Slang Words on Instagram’ is an attempt to
identify the types,kinds and forms also to analyze the meanings of slang words on
instagram. The theories used in this research are by Patridge and Bloomfield’s theories
and the data will be taken from instagram. This research applies a descriptive method.
Theoretically, this research will give a contribution to linguistic study especially
on sociolinguistic field more specifically on slangs found in instagram and also provide
with rich information about slang. Practically, this study can help students and readers in
understanding the types, forms and meanings of slang words in instagram.
The result shows that types and form of slang found in instagram are abbreviation,
shortened forms, facetious misprounanciation, public house slang, society slang and the
meanings found in instgaram used online dictionary.
Keywords : Slang words, instagram, Descriptive Analysis

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2018-01-26

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