Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

BORROWINGS AND GLOBALIZATION OF ENGLISH SLANG

Articles
Published 2025-07-01
Mamatkulova Marjona Muzaffar kizi
Master’s student at Karshi International University, Karshi, Uzbekistan
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Keywords

English slang, Globalization, Language borrowing, Media and communication, Sociolinguistics, Hybrid languages, Language identity, Digital communication, Cultural influence, Multilingualism.

Abstract

English slang has increasingly become a global linguistic phenomenon, spreading across different cultures and languages. This article explores the influence of globalization on English slang and how borrowings from English impact various languages. It also examines the role of media, the internet, and social networks in the proliferation of English slang worldwide. Furthermore, the paper discusses the sociolinguistic implications of slang adoption, including language hybridization and cultural identity shifts.

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