Slang. Concept, functions, classifications, and methods of formation

the article presents a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of slang as a dynamic linguistic phenomenon reflecting modern trends in the development of colloquial speech and socio-cultural changes in society. Various scientific approaches to defining the concept of "slang", its linguistic nature and place in the language system are considered, including traditional and the latest concepts of domestic and foreign researchers. Particular attention is paid to the problems of classifying slang and slang expressions, identifying their specific characteristics and features of functioning in modern speech, as well as analyzing the contextual determinacy of their use in various communicative situations. The work examines in detail the main functions of slang, including expressive, identification, communicative and emotional-evaluative, using extensive empirical material and modern methods of linguistic analysis. The key methods of slang unit formation, such as metaphorization, borrowing, word formation and semantic derivation, are analyzed, with a detailed consideration of each mechanism and illustration with specific examples from modern language use. A critical review of existing scientific concepts and theoretical approaches to the study of slang in modern linguistics is presented, including a comparative analysis of various research paradigms and methodological approaches. The role of slang in the development of modern language and its influence on various spheres of communication, including interpersonal communication, mass culture, social networks and professional communities are considered. Particular attention is paid to the dynamics of slang development in the digital age and its interaction with other layers of vocabulary. The research materials can be used in lexicology, sociolinguistics, linguacultural studies, as well as in compiling dictionaries of modern slang, developing courses on lexicology and stylistics, and in the practice of teaching modern language. The results of the study are of interest both for theoretical linguistics and for practical application in various fields of linguistics and intercultural communication.

slang, word formation, functions, English, Russian