AN ANALYSIS OF SLANG WORDS USED IN TIKTOK COMMENT SECTION OF LILY KENZIE’S TIKTOK ACCOOUNT : A SOCIOLINGISTICS APPROACH

Abstract

This study aims to analyze various types of slang words and their roles in the comment section of Lily Kenzie's TikTok account using a sociolinguistic approach. Data was obtained through direct observation and documentation of comments containing slang terms, with a total of 35 data divided into four types, namely Fresh and Creative (2 data), Flippant (4 data), Acronyms (17 data), Imitative (1 data) and Clipping (11 data). The analysis was conducted to identify the linguistic characteristics of each type of slang and how its use reflects social identity and communication patterns in the context of TikTok. The results show that the Acronyms type is the most commonly used, serving as a tool for efficient communication and social group recognition. The Clipping type also dominates as a form of word simplification. The Fresh, Creative, and Flippant types are used to show creativity and a relaxed or humorous attitude. This study shows that the use of slang is not only an informal language phenomenon, but also a social tactic in digital interactions that strengthens the solidarity of the TikTok user community. These results are expected to contribute to sociolinguistic research on the evolution of slang on social media platforms and communication interactions among the younger generation.