AN ANALYSIS OF SLANG FOUND IN THE MOVIE ENTITLE DUMB AND DUMBER

Abstract

This paper aims to describe types of slang words, meanings, and reasons for using slang words in In The Movie Entitle Dumb And Dumber movie directed by Peter Farrelly. The characters in In The Movie Entitle Dumb And Dumber movie use slang words in their daily or informal contexts. The researchers usedqualitative methods in this research process. The technique used in the data collection part was by using the observational method where the researchers observed the data collection in the form of scripts in In The Movie Entitle Dumb And Dumber movie. Based on the data collection, there are 118 slang words found in this movie. The researchers concluded that there are three findings. The first finding is type of slang word where there are 4 types of slang words used by characters in In The Movie Entitle Dumb And Dumber movie, such as fresh and creative, imitative, flippant, and clipping. Then, the second finding is the meaning of each slang word used by the characters in In The Movie Entitle Dumb And Dumber movie. While, the third finding is the reason for using slang words where there are 7 reasons for using slang words, such as to address, to form intimate atmosphere, to initiaterelax conversation, to express impression, to show intimacy, to reveal anger, and to express humiliation. This research is expected to broaden our knowledge about the slang words used in America and to widen our understanding about the application or use of slang words slang for daily life for speakers who are interested in using and learning slang words.