COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS OF EMOJIS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SLANG IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Baxriddinova Dildora Oktamovna
Jizzakh State Pedagogical University Department of English Language Theory and Practice Senior Lecturer
G’aybullayeva Madina
Jizzakh State Pedagogical University Higher School of Philology and Pedagogy Foreign Language and Literature (English) 2nd-Year Student, Group 640-25
Keywords: digital communication, emojis, abbreviations, slang, online interaction, language change, nonverbal communication.
Abstract
This article examines the communicative functions of emojis, abbreviations, and slang in digital communication. It explores how these elements contribute to the expression of emotions, the transmission of meaning, and the development of informal communication styles in online environments. The article also discusses the influence of digital platforms on language use, highlighting both the advantages of rapid communication and the challenges of misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Particular attention is given to the role of emojis, abbreviations, and slang in making online communication more expressive, concise, and interactive.
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