Tome And Plume: Social Media Slang Adds Tang To Your Language, But Caution Is Necessary
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place— George Bernard Shaw Social media has changed our language. But if parents and teachers of the previous generations heard or saw such language, they would have created a hue and cry. Similarly, such language would have shocked the editors of English newspapers of yesteryears. For example,…
The rise of social media has revolutionized our language, creating new expressions that perplex previous generations. Words like 'lit' once meant 'literature' or 'light', but now signify 'cool' or 'exciting'. The Internet, especially with the rise of hip-hop culture, further altered 'lit' to denote excitement and energy. Social media users have adopted unique phrases, such as writing 'take an examination' instead of 'do an examination', and 'write an examination' instead of 'write a letter'.
Oxford dictionaries have accepted Indian words like 'Jai Ho', 'guru', and 'dekko', but rejected others like 'praught' and 'amok'. Social media language, while evolving, remains a topic of controversy. Terms like 'rizz', 'crash out', and 'aura points' have gained popularity, reflecting the changing dynamics of communication. Despite the disdain or amusement from older generations, understanding modern social media language is essential to navigate the contemporary world.
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