Functions of Taboo Words Found in ‘Habits’ Song Lyric by Eminem

Authors

  • Dian Trisna Yanti Kadek Universitas Mahasaraswati
  • I Dewa Ayu Devi Maharani Santika

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36002/litera.v11i1.3449

Keywords:

Taboo words, Functions of Taboo Words, ‘Habits’ Song, Eminem

Abstract

The use of taboo language could be found easily in our daily life, especially in our daily communication because it is considered more effective to use to express feelings and any situations. This research deals with the taboo words found in ‘Habits’ song lyric by Eminem. Theory of taboo words Wardhaugh (2006) is used to analyse the data found. This research aims to analyse the functions of taboo words in ‘Habits’ song lyrics by Eminem. The data of this research were taken from a rap song entitled ‘Habits’ by an American famous rapper, Eminem. As a result of this study, there are 4 functions of taboo words found in ‘Habits’ song lyric. The most functions used in the song lyrics is to draw attention and to show contempt with the percentages 35,7%.

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Published

2025-01-27

How to Cite

Kadek, D. T. Y., & Santika, I. D. A. D. M. (2025). Functions of Taboo Words Found in ‘Habits’ Song Lyric by Eminem. LITERA : Jurnal Bahasa Dan Sastra, 11(1), 9–14. https://doi.org/10.36002/litera.v11i1.3449