Abstract
Slang is a phenomenon of using language variations that arise as a result of language development and as well as a social dynamic in society in the realm of language. Slang in Indonesian is referred to as bahasa gaul and is mainly used by young people when communicating with other groups. Currently, the appearance of slang in the conversations of young people is very high, especially when viewed through interactions on social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. The emergence of YouTubers and celebgrams also has an impact on the wider spread and use of slang words today because slang words are one of the language styles that is often used by them.
 Therefore, this study attempts to analyse more deeply the form, function and meaning of existing slang, especially those used in social media. This research is qualitative in nature with documentation methods in data collection. The data was obtained through observations about the use of slang on social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Whats App), then the slang found is classified into the type and formation of words, followed by an analysis of the functions and meanings of slang in social media today. Based upon Allan & Burridge (2006) the findings show that the forms of slang found on social media are very diverse such as Fresh and Creative, Flippant, Imitative, Acronyms and Clipping. This indicates that social media users, especially the younger generation, are very creative and active in forming new slang words.
 
 Keywords: slang, social media, acronym, flippant, clipping.
Highlights
Language is the main means of communication used by humans to interact with each other, convey opinions and information, or show self-identity
Regarding Types and Meanings of Slang Language in Social Media, the theory of Allan & Burridge (2006) will be used in identifying the types of slang words found as data with the inclusion of fresh and creative types of slang, flippant, imitative, acronyms and clipping
This theory is in line wi th the types of slang words conveyed by Kridalaksono in Antoro (2018: 16) which states that the formation of slang words consists of acronyms, fragments, abbreviations, and contractions
Summary
Language is the main means of communication used by humans to interact with each other, convey opinions and information, or show self-identity. Budiasa & Savitri (2019) state that from the results of the questionnaire, as many as 76% of the young generation currently use slang in their conversations between close friends, both verbally and in writing In written form, they usually use it in social media, such as when sending messages via Whatsapp, giving comments or direct messages on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube, for example: Bonjour mes amis, comment ça va? The true meaning of the word ambyar is shattered into pieces, but is usually used as a complement to a sentence as an expression of deep disappointment or sadness, even the writing is sometimes given additional letters to further emphasize its meaning These two examples of words are far from the Indonesian language norms, but the facts ar e mor e familiar among young people today. Based on the explanation above, the issues to be discussed in this study are: 1) the forms or types of slang that often appear on social media these days, 2) the function and meaning of slang used in social media by teenagers
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