SOCIAL MEDIA AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH LANGUAGE IN ENGLISH

Buriyev Umidjon; Abdullayeva Nilufar

Authors

Buriyev Umidjon Master’s student of Termez University of Economics and Service
Abdullayeva Nilufar Scientific advisor, PhD, Termez State University

Keywords:

Social media, youth language, English language, slang, neologism, digital communication, internet language, online interaction, linguistic innovation, communication style.

Abstract

This thesis examines social media as an important factor in the development of youth language in English. The study analyzes how digital platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat influence the vocabulary, communication styles, and linguistic behavior of young people. Special attention is given to the emergence of slang expressions, abbreviations, neologisms, internet-based phrases, and informal language patterns widely used in online communication. The research also explores the role of social media in accelerating linguistic innovation, shaping youth identity, and transforming traditional communication norms. The findings demonstrate that social media has become a major force in the evolution of modern English youth language and continues to influence contemporary linguistic trends.

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