CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS OF INFORMAL LANGUAGE USED BY FOOTBALL FANS AND PLAYERS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15517298
Kalit so‘zlar
informal language, sports linguistics, slang and colloquialisms, fan communication, player interviews, code-switching, cultural pragmatics, language in sports, sociolinguistics.Annotasiya
This article provides a linguistic and cultural comparison of informal language used by football fans and players in English and Uzbek. It examines the use of slang, colloquialisms, swearing, and humor in each language, highlighting how social norms and cultural context shape communication styles. English football discourse is characterized by directness, sarcasm, and emotional expressiveness, while Uzbek football talk is more reserved, respectful, and influenced by bilingual practices, particularly Uzbek-Russian code-switching. The study also considers the evolution of football language in Uzbekistan, especially among younger speakers exposed to global media. This contrastive analysis contributes to understanding language use in sports settings and the interaction between language, culture, and identity.
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