Keyword: «youth slang»

The article examines the newest units of youth slang in the modern Russian language. Their use by young people is analyzed using the material of the social network "VKontakte". It is noted that they are used in Internet communication very often and serve various purposes. With their help, young people describe relationship problems, characterize and evaluate themselves and others, express feelings. Not only the functions of slangisms are diverse, but also the methods of their formation.