Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026), Articles
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)

SOCIOLINGUISTIC ADAPTATIONS OF ENGLISH LOANWORDS IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Articles
Published 2026-07-31
Ismoilov Ibrokhimjon Bekpulat ugli
Student of Karshi International University +998 95 066 08 12 ismoilovibrohimjon18@gmail.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8523-9050
Rakhmonova Mokhinur Zohidovna
Scientific Supervisor : Lecturer of Philology and english language at Karshi International University
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Keywords

sociolinguistics, loanwords, digital communication, social media, lexical borrowing, code-switching, language evolution, internet slang.

Abstract

This study explores how english loanwords adapt to digital communication and social media platforms. The research focuses on how internet slang, technology words, and social media terms join everyday local conversations. We collected and analyzed text data from Instagram, Telegram, and TikTok. The results show that english words do not just fill empty word gaps. Instead, young users use these words to show their digital identity, modern lifestyle, and subculture membership.

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