Unpacking Taboo Words in Game Chats: A Content Analysis of MLBB Games

This research attempted to explore the types of taboo expressions in MLBB game chat and ascertain reaction words adopted chat. The Qualitative Content Analysis Method was applied this study. researcher interviewed three players took screenshots their in-game comments order gather data. results demonstrate that while not all adopt language, there one player who exclusively utilized it. category with greatest data is vulgar terms, 32 or 40% total; second epithets obscenity, 22 27.5% third profanity, just 4 5% total. Factors contribute employing games include desire draw attention, insult teammates enemies, provoke opponents make exciting. Upon insulting provoking opponents, feel relieved pleased because emotions were let out game. Subsequently, findings have significant ramifications for enhancing learners' awareness language contributing advancement linguistic disciplines.