Wulgaryzmy w socjolekcie warszawskich blokersów na przykładzie kreskówki Blok ekipa

Abstract

This article examines vulgar words and their function in Warsaw blockers’ speech. The study is based on a cartoon called Blok ekipa [Block gangs] popular among the young generation. Streaming on YouTube since 2013, this adultoriented show depicts everyday life of Warsaw blockers. Therefore, it provides unique material for linguistic research. Vulgar words are the key element for interpretation of the Blok ekipa cartoon show. Therefore, according to M. Grochowski’s concept of vulgarisms, this exposition investigates several linguistic issues related to vulgarisms: polysemantic, unclear meanings, diversity of derivatives (including euphemistic equivalents), neutralization and de-vulgarisation, as well as the social role of vulgar words in blockers’ speech.