Analyzing the use of Slang by Gen z in Pakistan

Abstract

This study focuses on identifying and describing slang words as are used by Gen z in Pakistan. The researcher has found language change among youngsters and has analyzed it as a natural process mentioned by Labov (2001) as a sociolinguistics phenomenon. Data has been collected from social media programs and Gen z students have been interviewed about their use of slang words. All the slang words are noted and most frequently used are analyzed. It is found that Gen z people use slang in their daily informal conversation, with their friends. But in formal or academic settings these are not approved by the elders and teachers. The documentation of slang words in this paper is a valuable addition in sociolinguistics study in Pakistan and opens new vistas for more studies in this field here.