Original title: The Specificity of Youth Slang in English Journalistic Discourse
The article looks at youth slang in English-language journalism. It argues that journalists use slang to connect with younger readers, express a judgment in few words, or add irony. Headlines and platform rules shape how slang is used, so it is not simply copied from youth speech. Slang can also date quickly, clash with serious news styles, or borrow from subcultures.
Imagine wearing a team shirt to meet people who support the same club. The shirt shows belonging, but it can also look out of place at a formal event, and its meaning may change with time. In this paper, the shirt is youth slang: journalists use it to signal closeness to younger readers, but headlines and editorial style shape how it comes across.
Readers encounter slang not just in casual conversation but in headlines, entertainment news, and social-media posts. The article shows how that language can signal closeness to younger audiences while also shaping tone, drawing attention, and sometimes clashing with expectations of serious news.
The abstract describes an analysis of slang's functions, genres, effects, and risks, but gives no details about the material examined or how it was selected. It does not report measurements of audience response or show how common each function is. Its claims should not be read as applying to every news outlet or reader.
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The Specificity of Youth Slang in English Journalistic Discourse — Aziza Lutfullayevna Talibjanova — Лингвоспектр — doi:10.5281/zenodo.23131429
Abstract licence: CC BY
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