AN ANALYSIS OF SLANG WORDS IN “SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME” MOVIE DIALOGUES

Abstract

This final project aims to analysis of slang word in the movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”. This final project focused on types and function of slang in the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home. The purpose of this final project is (1) To discover the types of slang words used by the characters in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” movie, (2) To discover the function of slang words in Spider-Man: No Way Home” movie, (3) To examine the meaning of slang words found in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” movie. The object of this final project is Spider-Man: No Way Home Movie. The instrument of the study were data from the script movie. There are 40 slang words found according to the data finding. From 40 data of slang word in the movie Spider-Man No Way Home, clipping is type of slang word that the most dominant it is about 43 %. After that Imitative is the second type of Slang Word that mostly used as the percentage about 33%. Then, it is followed by Flippant change about 13%, next is Fresh & Creative is about 8% and the last are Acronym, is about 5%. The uses of slang words focus on all 40 data sets containing slang words. In accord with Allan and Burridge's (2006) theory, slang words have five different functions. For example, there are 15 slang words has function of addressing, 14 slang words with the function of starting a relaxed conversation, 6 slang words with the function of showing impression, 3 slang words with the function of humiliating, and 1 slang word with the function of revealing anger. 1 to demonstrate the intimacy. According to this study, the most common uses of slang words are to start casual conversations and to address people.