The Phenomenon of Using Idioms in the TikTok Comment Column: Semantic Studies
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https://doi.org/10.55909/jpbs.v5i5.1889Keywords:
literal meaning, figurative meaning, song lyrics, semanticsAbstract
This study aims to describe the use of idioms in TikTok comment sections and analyze their literal and idiomatic meanings. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data obtained from comment sections on the TikTok platform. The data consist of comments containing idioms and are analyzed using a semantic approach. Data were collected through reading, identifying, recording, and documenting comments containing idiomatic expressions. Data analysis was conducted by identifying the forms of idioms, determining their literal meanings based on their constituent elements, and then determining the idiomatic meanings formed by the expressions as a whole. The results show that, from 30 analyzed data, various idiomatic expressions were found, including patah hati, keras kepala, banting tulang, lapang dada, buah tangan, gulung tikar, kambing hitam, tangan kanan, and rendah hati. These idioms have idiomatic meanings that differ from the literal meanings of their constituent elements and are used to express various aspects, such as feelings, social relationships, work, economic conditions, character, and everyday life. The findings indicate that the use of idioms in TikTok comment sections demonstrates the diversity of forms and meanings in digital communication.
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