This article studies the concept of socially constrained lexis in Uzbek and English, including sociolects, jargon, and argot. The study talks about how these linguistic patterns manifest in various social groupings and how they represent identity and culture. Both theoretical viewpoints and real-world examples are used to create a comparative study.

Sociolinguistics, jargon, sociolect

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