LINGUISTIC PLAY IN YOUTH LANGUAGE: A STUDY OF WORD GAMES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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This article explores the phenomenon of linguistic play among youth, focusing on the strategic and social functions of word games in everyday communication. The analysis draws on sociolinguistic and pragmatic perspectives to examine how wordplay, including puns, neologisms, acronyms, and internet slang, contributes to identity construction, group belonging, humor, and resistance to authority. Data is drawn from both spoken and digital discourse among youth populations, revealing how creative language use not only entertains but also negotiates power, in-group status, and linguistic innovation. The study concludes that word games play a crucial role in shaping youth linguistic identity and reflects broader cultural and technological changes in communication
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