COMPUTER AND INTERNET SLANGS IN MODERN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Abstract
This article examines the linguistic features, usage contexts, and socio-linguistic impacts of computer and internet slangs in modern English. By exploring their formation processes and pragmatic functions, it highlights the dynamic nature of language adaptation in digital communication environments. The study underscores the significance of these slangs in shaping social interactions and identity within online communities, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities they present for linguistic research..
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