THE CLIPPED LANGUAGE REVOLUTION: EXPLORING CLIPPING IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL MEDIA ENGLISH
The clipped language revolution: Exploring clipping in contemporary Social media English

Summary/Abstract: The proliferation of social media platforms has catalysed a linguistic revolution, characterized by the widespread adoption of clipped language forms. This article investigates the phenomenon of clipping in contemporary social media English, shedding light on its linguistic features, functions, and socio-cultural implications. Through an interdisciplinary approach drawing on linguistics, sociolinguistics, and digital communication studies, this research delves into the mechanisms and motivations driving the prevalence of clipping in online discourse. Clipping refers to the process of shortening words or phrases, often resulting in informal and condensed linguistic expressions. This study examines various types of clipping observed across different social media platforms. It investigates how these clipped forms serve communicative functions such as facilitating rapid interaction, expressing solidarity within online communities, and constructing digital identities. Furthermore, the article explores the role of clipping in the evolution of language norms and the negotiation of linguistic authenticity in digital spaces. Through a combination of qualitative analysis and quantitative data collection, this research offers insights into the linguistic creativity and innovation inherent in clipped language usage on social media. By examining real-world examples and user practices in the current digital age, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of clipping in contemporary online communication which is to be found at the intersection of language change with technology and sociocultural dynamics.

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