Function and representation slang words in Movie Mid90s (2018): A synchronic approach

Apriliani, Widiya Widiya (2025) Function and representation slang words in Movie Mid90s (2018): A synchronic approach. Journal of English Development, 5 (1). pp. 21-32. ISSN 2776088x

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Abstract

This researchaims to analyze the use of slang words in Jonah Hill's Mid90s(2018)through a synchronic approach. By adopting Allan andBurridge's (2006) theory of slang categories, Partridge's (2006) classification of slang functions, and Watt's(1984) paradigm of slang representation, this study identifies different types of slang used in the Movie's dialog. It explores their functions in marking teenage identity. Qualitative analysis of the dialog data revealed four main categories of slang: fresh and creative, imitative, flippant, and clipping. The findings also identified three mainfunctions of slang in the movie: society slang, solidarity slang, and trade slang. Further analysis shows how the characters' use of slang reflects and reinforces social dynamics and group identity in skateboarding culture. This research contributes to sociolinguistics by providing a new perspective on the representation of language variation as a marker of youth identity in the era.

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