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The document analyzes slang terms used by teenagers such as "bruh", "bet", and "tea". It provides definitions for each term from urban dictionaries and examples of usage. The document discusses how teenage slang allows teens to form their own identity and bond with peers, while rebelling against authority figures. It also notes how pop culture influences teen language through music, media, and trends.

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Morphology Semantics Activities

The document analyzes slang terms used by teenagers such as "bruh", "bet", and "tea". It provides definitions for each term from urban dictionaries and examples of usage. The document discusses how teenage slang allows teens to form their own identity and bond with peers, while rebelling against authority figures. It also notes how pop culture influences teen language through music, media, and trends.

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Morphology/ Semantics Activities

Luz Garcia
LAPU
Professor Dr. Pastor Smarr
ENGL 420 Princ of Lang (010) FA2 2023
12/2/23
Teenagers Words

• Bruh • Bet
• Basic • Chill
• No cap • Tea
• Salty
• Dead
• Gucci
• Fire
Bruh

Definition from urban dictionary:


The word you say when someone says
something stupid.

Sentence the teens used:


Bruh come here.
Basic

Definition from the urban dictionary:


Only interested in things mainstream, popular,
and trending.

Sentence the teen said:


You’re basic for real, bruh.
No cap

Definition from Urban Dictionary:


Basically means that their not lying or capping
like they did something.

Sentence the teens used:


No cap he did burn my house in Minecraft
bruh.
Salty
Definition from Urban Dictionary:
Is when you are upset over
something little.

Sentence the teens used:


You are just salty you don’t want
to go.
Gucci
Definition from Urban Dictionary:
A slangish phase to mean good.

Sentence the teens used:


I’m Gucci, look.
Fire

Definition from urban dictionary:


Something that is really good, amazing, crazy
(in a good way).

Sentence the teens used:


That is fire, where did you get it?
Bet

Definition from Urban Dictionary:


slang for Fa Sho, which is slang for For Sure;
which means sure or okay.

Sentence the teens used:


Bet you won’t do it.
Chill

Definition from Urban Dictionary:


Is a word that can be used for many things.

Sentence the teens used:


Chill bruh don’t be mad
Tea
Definition from urban dictionary:
The best kind of gossip, typically
shared between friends.

Sentence the teens used:


Do you want to know the tea?
Dead
Definition from Urban Dictionary:
The word you use when you find
something hilarious.

Sentence the teens used:


I’m dead bruh (laughing).
What struck me about the language I
observed among teenagers was how
often they used these words and did
not use complete sentences. I expected
going in for them to at least say
complete sentences. My expectations
of these teens did not live up to the
result. I wanted teens to use more
English vocabulary words. Teenagers
are trying to create their own identity
among their peers. Many pop cultures
influence teens through music, movies,
social media, and trends. By making
their slang language, teenagers can
bond with their friends. It can also be
another rebellion against parents,
teachers, and other authority figures.
Using urban language often allows
them to express themselves and
communicate with peers.
Teenagers are trying to create their
own identity among their peers.
Many pop cultures influence teens
through music, movies, social media,
and trends. By making their slang
language, teenagers can bond with
their friends. It can also be another
rebellion against parents, teachers,
and other authority figures. Using
urban language often allows them to
express themselves and communicate
with peers.
The connection I can make between the words I used in adolescent linguistics
practices and today's adolescents is that many words have the same meanings. In
comparison, the slang words in the 90s are complete, and the words today are
abbreviated.
Yes, I did engage in similar language when I was that age, and to this day, I still use
some of the words. Yes, I did notice similarities between the development of the
phrase teens use today.
For example:
aiight
Chill
Da Bomb
Fire
all that and a bag of chips
Gucci
what's the 411- what's the tea?
And there are more.
The connection between this activity and the
reading about morphology/ semantics from a
theoretical perspective and identifying the words.
It is to understand the theoretical perspective of
how words are constructed by placing prefixes,
suffixes, and root words. There are many words
that I was able to decipher the meaning of and
understand of the words. The word basic is a
more relatable word that can be simple. The
principle of morphology/ semantics I observe is
the change of words to make new words.
Language is constantly changing in real life,
reflecting the evolving nature of human
communication. Several factors contribute to
language change, and these changes occur in real
time due to the intricate interplay of linguistic,
social, cultural, and technological influences.
References
Alexa Mae. (2016, May 15). How to be A BASIC GIRL! [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzQDEM_sV20

BA, J. B. (2023). Most popular 90s slang phrases. In YourDictionary. https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/90s-slang

No title. (n.d.-a). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/9Gy8QaaaMaP5T3X36

No title. (n.d.-b). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/ERiYcxk4GPwmvzB6A

No title. (n.d.-c). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/qtMNyZssSCbDUkbD6

No title. (n.d.-d). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/ZzHaEyFBknZGYcQu9

No title. (n.d.-e). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/dbqNLig1YqTKQCHg7

No title. (n.d.-f). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/W9deEJWBRAwzCGz2A

No title. (n.d.-g). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/2NTbNThJVS8qeErZ7

No title. (n.d.-h). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/tnkTYiPVu7wPtgHH7

No title. (n.d.-i). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/ZxjwmTnd2i9qrSw88

No title. (n.d.-j). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/ass3p7THe8gW9xUN7

No title. (n.d.-k). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/96ebcAdza23mCyqf6


No title. (n.d.-l). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/mJBDfqGZ9x3BNR1T8
No title. (n.d.-m). Goo.Gl. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/G1j6pgi8aGm1x3xaA
References
Sedita, J. (2018, December 19). Using morphology to teach vocabulary. Keys to Literacy. https://keystoliteracy.com/blog/using-morphology-to-teach- vocabulary/

Urban Dictionary: Basic. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Basic

Urban Dictionary: BeT. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bet

Urban Dictionary: Bruh. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bruh

Urban Dictionary: Chill. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Chill

Urban Dictionary: Dead. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dead

Urban Dictionary: Fire. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Fire

Urban Dictionary: Gucci. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Gucci

Urban Dictionary: No cap. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=No%20cap

Urban Dictionary: salty. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=salty

Urban Dictionary: tea. (n.d.). In Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tea

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