Slang Terms in the Field of Information Technology and Their Standardization

Amirbekova A. Kulmanov S. Fazylzhanova A. Bissengali A. Omarova A.
June 2025 Bilingual Publishing Group

Forum for Linguistic Studies
2025 #7 Issue 6 452 - 467 pp.

The rapid development of information technology (IT) has led to the emergence of a vast array of slang terms, many of which originate from English and spread globally through professional, academic, and digital communication. These slang expressions-such as bug, crash, lag, hack, and code-often fill lexical gaps quickly and flexibly, reflecting the dynamic and innovative nature of the IT field. However, the widespread and unregulated use of IT slang poses challenges for linguistic clarity, educational consistency, and terminological standardization, especially in multilingual contexts such as Kazakhstan, where Kazakh, Russian, and English coexist. The purpose of this article is to analyze the emergence and use of slang terms in the field of IT, explore their linguistic and sociocultural impact, and propose approaches for their effective standardization. The practical significance of this article lies in its contribution to the development of effective strategies for managing and standardizing rapidly evolving IT slang. This paper examines the origin, usage, and dissemination of IT-related slang terms, with a focus on how they are adopted, localized, and sometimes hybridized in non-English languages. It also explores the sociolinguistic implications of IT slang use among professionals and youth, including code-switching, language borrowing, and the blending of formal and informal registers. A key focus is the need for systematic standardization of IT terminology to ensure clear communication, promote the development of native-language equivalents, and preserve linguistic integrity. The study reviews current approaches to slang standardization, highlights efforts by linguistic institutions and technical committees, and proposes practical strategies for integrating standardized terms into education, media, and professional discourse.

ISO Terminology , IT Slang , Jargon , Professional Vocabulary , Standardization

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