EUFEMISME DAN DISFEMISME DALAM KOMENTAR NETIZEN DI AKUN INSTAGRAM @ROSAMELDIANTI_

Abstract

The problem studied in this research is how are the lingual forms, references, and functions of euphemisms and dysfemisms in netizen comments on theaccount Instagram @rosameldianti_. The purpose of this study is to describe the lingual form, reference, and function of euphemisms and dysphemisms in netizen comments on theaccount Instagram @rosameldianti_. Data collection is done by the method of listening and the method of documentation. The data were analyzed using the distributional method and the equivalent method. Based on the results of the study found 14 data on euphemism and 27 data on dysphemism. The types of euphemism references found are objects and animals, body parts, professions, diseases, activities, traits or circumstances, and people, while dysphemism references found are objects and animals, body parts, professions, diseases, events, activities, traits or circumstances. , places, and people. The functions of the use of euphemisms found are (1) smoothing speech that is considered taboo, (2) smoothing speech that can offend someone's feelings, and (3) smoothing speech as a form of respect, while the function of using dysphemism  is   (1) state taboo, not profanity, or immorality, (2) showing dislike for someone or something, (3) making fun of, criticizing, or insulting, (4) swearing or cursing, (5) showing disrespect or demeaning someone, (6 ) express anger or irritation, and (7) indicate something of low value.