Table 1.

Profile of the Respondents

Profile Particulars Frequency Percent

Male 15 22.1
Sex
Female 53 77.9

18 - 19 years old 28 41.2

Age
20 - 21 years old 27 39.7
Mean = 20.28
22 years or older 13 19.1

First year 27 39.7

Second year 10 14.7

Year Level
Third year 20 29.4

Fourth year 11 16.2

E-book 59 86.8

Newspaper 68 100.0

Reading Materials Available at Home Book 68 100.0

Magazines 68 100.0

Journals 68 100.0

n=68

Table 1 shows the frequency and percent distribution of the respondents’ profile. There

are 68 respondents of the study and out of these respondents, 15 or 22.1 percent are male while

53 or 77.9 percent are female. This implies that most of the BSED English Major students of

QSU-Diffun Campus are female. As for the age of the respondents, 28 or 41.2 percent have ages

that is within the range of 18 to 19 years old, 27 or 39.7 percent have ages between 20-21 years

old while 13 or 19.1 percent have ages within 22 years old or older. For the year level of the

respondents, 27 or 39.7 percent are First year, 20 or 29.4 percent are Third year, 11 or 16.2 are
Fourth year while 10 or 14.7 percent are Second year. This implies that most of them are female

with the frequency of 53 or 77.9 percent, when it comes to age most of them are 18-19 years old

with a frequency of 28 and a percentage of 41.2. In the year level of the respondents most of

them are First year with a frequency 27 and a percentage of 39.7 percent while in terms of the

Reading Materials Available at Home most of them have Newspaper, Book, Magazines, Journals

with a frequency of 68 and a percentage of 100.0 percent each.

Table 2. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage

Statements Mean Description

Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged

woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the 2.13 Sometimes

service industry

Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news 2.94 Often

Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral) 3.15 Often

Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted 3.13 Often

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug expression used to convey indifference.

Often used in place of “whatever,” “doesn’t matter,” “who 2.81 Often

knows” or “why not”

Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.” You could

3.16 Often
use as many A’s as you’d like.

Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to

2.31 Sometimes
"ghosting")
 Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what they're doing
2.50 Often
or who is bad at something; in other words, a newbie

Periodt - End of statement emphasizer. 3.03 Often

Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they should

3.04 often
be a couple; derived from relationship

Grand Mean 2.82 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 2 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage The level of

usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within an Grand Mean of 2.82 described as

“often”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage given, “Bruh -

Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral)” got the highest mean of 3.15, described as

“often” while the Slang “Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman,

who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry” got the lowest mean of 2.13

described as “sometimes”. In the slang “ Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news” with a mean of

2.94 describes as “often”, the slang Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted “ with a mean of

3.13 describes as “often”, the slang “¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug expression used to convey indifference.

Often used in place of “whatever,” “doesn’t matter,” “who knows” or “why not”” with a mean of

2.81 described as “often”. The slang “Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.” You

could use as many A’s as you’d like” with a mean of 3.16 described as “often”, the slang
“Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to "ghosting") with a mean of 2.31 was also

describe as “sometimes”. The slang “Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what they're

doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a newbie” with a mean of 2.50 described as

“often”, the slang “Periodt - End of statement emphasizer.” With a mean of 3.03 described as

“often” and the slang “Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they should be a

couple; derived from relationship” with a mean of 3.04 was also described as” often”.

Table 3. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending

Statements Mean Description

Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look 2.37 Sometimes

Clickbait – The practice of using a provocative title with the sole

2.51 Often
purpose of driving clicks.

Wanna -The urban slang for “want to”. 3.35 Always

Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”. 3.35 Always

Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning “have to”. 3.28 Always

Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention 3.35 Always

Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person. 2.10 Sometimes

Frenemy -This combination of "friend" and "enemy" describes a

person who is a little bit of both, perhaps a friend with whom one 3.01 Often

experiences regular conflict.

Bromance -This combination of "brother" and "romance"

2.99 Often
describes an intense friendship between two straight men.
Ginormous-This combination of "gigantic" and "enormous"
2.31 Sometimes
means something very large

Grand Mean 2.86 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 3 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending The level of

usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within a Grand Mean of 2.86 described as

“often”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending given, “Wanna -

The urban slang for “want to””, Gonna -The urban slang for “going to” and Gotta- The urban

“got to”, meaning “have to” got the highest mean of 3.35 described as “always”, while the Slang

“Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person got the lowest mean of 2.10 described as

“sometimes”. In the slang “Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look” with a mean of 2.37

describes as “sometimes”, the slang “Clickbait – The practice of using a provocative title with

the sole purpose of driving clicks” with a mean of 2.51 describes as “often”, the slang Gotta-

The urban “got to”, meaning “have to” with a mean of 3.28 described as “always”. The slang

“Frenemy -This combination of "friend" and "enemy" describes a person who is a little bit of

both, perhaps a friend with whom one experiences regular conflict” with a mean of 3.01

described as “often”, the slang “Bromance -This combination of "brother" and "romance"

describes an intense friendship between two straight men” with a mean of 2.99 was also describe
as “often” and the slang “Ginormous-This combination of "gigantic" and "enormous" means

something very large” with a mean of 2.86 described as “often”.

Table 4. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing

Statements Mean Description

Gucci - Good, cool, or going well 2.46 Often

Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting 2.76 Often

Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet 2.40 Sometimes

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on

2.38 Sometimes
fleek"

Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often

3.09 Often
used as a commendation.

Crush it – When someone’s doing particularly well on

2.60 Often
something, they are crushing it.

Fire – When something is exceptionally good. The fire emoji is

2.81 Often
often used for the same purpose.

On fleek – On point 2.65 Often

Grand Mean 2.64 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 4 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing The level of

usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within a Grand Mean of 2.64 described as

“often”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing given, “Savage

– When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often used as a commendation.” got the

highest mean of 2.64 described as “often”, while the Slang “Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or

fashionable; the new "on fleek” got the lowest mean of 2.38 described as “sometimes”. In the

slang “Gucci - Good, cool, or going well” with a mean of 2.46 describes as “often”, the slang

“Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting” with a mean of 2.76 describes as “often”, the slang Sic/Sick -

Cool or sweet” with a mean of 2.40 described as “sometimes”. The slang “Crush it – When

someone’s doing particularly well on something, they are crushing it” with a mean of 2.60

described as “often”, the slang “Fire – When something is exceptionally good. The fire emoji is

often used for the same purpose” with a mean of 2.81 was also describe as “often” and the slang

“On fleek – On point” with a mean of 2.65 described as “often”.

Table 5. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms

Statements Mean Description

GG – Good game 3.07 Often

AMA – Ask me anything. 2.46 Sometimes

BTS – Behind the scenes. 3.47 Always

BTW – By the way 3.51 Always

DAE – Does anyone else…? 2.26 Sometimes

DYK – Did you know…? 3.19 Often

FTFY – Fixed that for you 2.26 Sometimes

FTW – For the win 2.72 Often

FYI – For your information 3.54 Always

WDYT- what do you think 3.21 Often

Grand Mean 2.97 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 5 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms. The level of

usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within a Grand Mean of 2.97 described as

“often”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing given, “FYI

– For your information” got the highest mean of 3.54 described as “always”, while the Slang

“DAE – Does anyone else…?” and “FTFY – Fixed that for you” got the lowest mean of 2.26

described as “sometimes”. In the slang “GG – Good game” with a mean of 3.07 describes as

“often”, the slang “AMA – Ask me anything” with a mean of 2.46 describes as “sometimes”, the

slang “BTS – Behind the scenes.” with a mean of 3.47 described as “always”. The slang “BTW

– By the way” with a mean of 3.51 described as “always”, the slang “DYK – Did you know…?”

with a mean of 3.19 was also describe as “often”, the slang “FTW – For the win” with a mean of

2.72 described as “often” and the slang “WDYT- what do you think” with a mean of 3.21

described as “often”.

Table 6. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping

 Statements Mean Description

Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, which can mean to questioning

2.66 Often
the accuracy of someone’s story

And I oop - to get started on another sentence 2.24 Often

Cray – Abbreviation for crazy 2.07 Sometimes

Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious." 3.03 Often

Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used

3.16 Often
ironically

Grand Mean 2.63 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 6 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping. The level of

usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within a Grand Mean of 2.63 described as

“often”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing given,

“Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used ironically” got the highest mean

of 3.16 described as “often”, while the Slang “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy” got the lowest

mean of 2.07 described as “sometimes”. In the slang “Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, which

can mean to questioning the accuracy of someone’s story” with a mean of 2.66 describes as

“often”, the slang “And I oop - to get started on another sentence” with a mean of 2.24 describes
as “often”, and the slang “Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious.” with a mean of

3.03 described as “often”.

Table 7. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication

Statements Mean Description

Easy-peasy-very easy 2.65 Often

Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or dealings 2.15 Sometimes

Flimflam- deceptive nonsense 2.04 Sometimes

Hootchy-kootchy- a dance performed by women that was once

common in carnivals and fairs and marked by a sinuous and often 2.19 Sometimes
suggestive twisting and shaking of the torso and limbs

Skimble-skamble- rambling and confused, senseless 2.09 Sometimes

Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a style reminiscent of the 1920s 2.10 Sometimes

Hurly-burly- confusion, tumult, uproar 2.06 Sometimes

Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or

3.09 Often
impressiveness

Rantum-scantum-careless, disorderly 2.09 Sometimes

Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant or

2.00 Sometimes
whimsical.

Grand Mean 2.25 Sometimes

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

 2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 7 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication. The level

of usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within a Grand Mean of 2.25 described

as “sometimes”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing given,

“Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness” got the highest

mean of 3.09 described as “often”, while the Slang “Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something

unimportant or whimsical.” got the lowest mean of 2.00 described as “sometimes”. In the slang

“Easy-peasy-very easy” with a mean of 2.65 describes as “often”, the slang “Jiggery-pokery-

underhanded manipulation or dealings” with a mean of 2.15 describes as “sometimes”. The slang

“Hootchy-kootchy- a dance performed by women that was once common in carnivals and fairs

and marked by a sinuous and often suggestive twisting and shaking of the torso and limbs” with

a mean of 2.19 described as “sometimes”, the slang “Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a style

reminiscent of the 1920s with a mean of 2.10 described as “sometimes”, the slang “Skimble-

skamble- rambling and confused, senseless” with a mean of 2.09 was also describe as

“sometimes”, the slang “Rantum-scantum-careless, disorderly” with a mean of 2.09 described as

“sometimes”. In the slang “Hurly-burly- confusion, tumult, uproar” with a mean of 2.06

described as “sometimes” and the slang “Flimflam- deceptive nonsense” with a mean of 2.04

described as “sometimes”

Table 8. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation

 Statements Mean Description

Toxic- loaded with work (from English toxic) 3.07 Often

Minus one-give someone the finger (from English minus one) 2.63 Often

Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from English from Often

2.50
the [province])

Boyish 3.19 Often

Sloshed - To be drunk 2.22 Sometimes

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again 2.34 Sometime

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on

2.59 Often
fleek"

Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated 2.74 Often

Retweet- instead of saying “yes, I agree” you simply say

2.75 Often
“retweet”

Grand Mean 2.72 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 8 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation. The level of

usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within a Grand Mean of 2.72 described as

“often”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing given,
“Boyish” got the highest mean of 3.19 described as “often”, while the Slang “Sloshed - To be

drunk” got the lowest mean of 2.22 described as “sometimes”. In the slang “Toxic- loaded with

work (from English toxic)” with a mean of 3.07 describes as “often”, the slang “Retweet-

instead of saying “yes, I agree” you simply say “retweet” with a mean of 2.75 described “often”,

the slang “Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated” with a mean of 2.74 described as “often”, the slang

“Minus one-give someone the finger (from English minus one)” with a mean of 2.63 described

as “often” the slang “Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on fleek"” with a

mean of 2.59 describes as “often”. The slang “Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from

English from the [province])” with a mean of 2.50 described as “often”, and the slang

“Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again” with a mean of 2.34 described as

“sometimes.

Table 9. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding

Statements Mean Description

Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and
2.16 Sometimes
drunk

Hangry - Hungry and angry 2.57 Often

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again 2.35 Sometimes

Tope - Tight and dope 2.12 Sometimes

Brunch – breakfast and lunch 3.18 Often

Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck 2.44 Sometimes

Grand Mean 2.47 Often

Legend:
 3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 9 shows list of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding. The level

of usage in general presents the respondents slang usage within a Grand Mean of 2.47 described

as “often”. Among the Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing given,

“Brunch – breakfast and lunch” got the highest mean of 3.18 described as “often”, while the

Slang “Tope - Tight and dope” got the lowest mean of 2.12 described as “sometimes”. In the

slang “Hangry - Hungry and angry” with a mean of 3.57 describes as “often”, the slang

“Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck” with a mean of 2.44 described “sometimes”, the

slang “Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again” with a mean of 2.35 described

as “sometimes”, and the slang “Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and

drunk” with a mean of 2.16 described as “sometimes”.

Table 10. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when grouped

by Sex

Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n
 Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty
Sometime Sometime
middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to 2.33 2.08
s s
people who work in the service industry

Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news

2.67 often 3.02 Often

Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-

2.73 Often 3.26 Always
neutral)

Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted

2.60 often 3.28 Always

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug expression used to convey

indifference. Often used in place of “whatever,” 2.67 Often 2.85 Often

“doesn’t matter,” “who knows” or “why not”

Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.”

2.87 Often 3.25 Always
You could use as many A’s as you’d like.

Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to Sometime Sometime

2.20 2.34
"ghosting") s s

Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what

Sometime
they're doing or who is bad at something; in other 2.53 Often 2.49
s
words, a newbie

Periodt - End of statement emphasizer.

2.80 Often 3.09 Often

Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in

2.53 Often 3.19 Often
they should be a couple; derived from relationship

Grand Mean 2.59 Often 2.88 Often

Legend:
 3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 10 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication

under Coinage when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general presents that respondent

“often” within an overall mean of 2.59 in male and “often” with the mean of 2.88 in female.

Among of the statements given, “Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.” You could

use as many A’s as you’d like.” got the highest mean of 2.87 in male which describes “often”

and in female, “Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral)” got the highest the

mean of 3.28 describes as “always” while the statement “Curve - To reject someone

romantically (related to "ghosting")” got the lowest mean of 2.20 in male and “ Karen - A

disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who

work in the service industry” got also the lowest mean of 2.08 in female both describes as

“sometimes”. In general” Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted” got the highest mean of 3.28

from female described as “always” while the statement “Karen - A disparaging way to describe

a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry”

got the lowest mean of 2.08 also, from female described as “sometimes”.
Table 11. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when grouped

by Sex

Statements T p-value Decision

Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-

aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work 0.796 0.429 Fail to reject Ho

in the service industry

Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news -1.260 0.212 Fail to reject Ho

Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral) -1.754 0.097 Fail to reject Ho

Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted -2.573 0.012 Reject Ho

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug expression used to convey Fail to reject Ho

indifference. Often used in place of “whatever,” “doesn’t -0.588 0.558

matter,” “who knows” or “why not”

Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.” You Fail to reject Ho

-1.363 0.178
could use as many A’s as you’d like.

Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to Fail to reject Ho

-0.491 0.625
"ghosting")

Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what they're Fail to reject Ho

doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a 0.145 0.885

newbie

Periodt - End of statement emphasizer. -1.084 0.282 Fail to reject Ho

Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they Reject Ho

-2.481 0.016
should be a couple; derived from relationship

Table 11 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when
grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which

states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Coinage used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the

statements “Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude,

especially to people who work in the service industry” got the highest mean.

Table 12. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when grouped by

Sex

Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n

Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look Sometime Sometime

2.40 2.36
s s

Clickbait – The practice of using a provocative Sometime

2.33 2.57 Often
title with the sole purpose of driving clicks. s

Wanna -The urban slang for “want to”.

2.93 Often 3.47 Always

Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”.

2.93 Often 3.47 Always

Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning “have to”.

2.80 Often 3.42 Always
 Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention
2.93 Often 3.47 Always

Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person. Sometime Sometime

2.00 2.13
s s

Frenemy -This combination of "friend" and

"enemy" describes a person who is a little bit of

2.80 Often 3.08 Often
both, perhaps a friend with whom one experiences

regular conflict.

Bromance -This combination of "brother" and

"romance" describes an intense friendship between 2.73 Often 3.06 Often

two straight men.

Ginormous-This combination of "gigantic" and Sometime Sometime

1.93 2.42
"enormous" means something very large s s

Grand Mean 2.58 Often 2.94 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 12 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Blending when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general presents that respondent “often”

within an overall mean of 2.58 in male and “often” with the mean of 2.94 in female. Among of the

statements given, “Wanna -The urban slang for “want to.”, “Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”
and “Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention” got the highest mean of 2.93 in male which

describes “often” and in female, , “Wanna -The urban slang for “want to.”, “Gonna -The urban slang

for “going to” and “Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention got the highest mean of 3.47

describes as “always” while the statement “Ginormous-This combination of "gigantic" and

"enormous" means something very large” got the lowest mean of 1.93 described “sometimes” in male

and “Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person” got also the lowest mean of 2.13 in female

both describes as “sometimes”. In general” Wanna -The urban slang for “want to.”, “Gonna -The

urban slang for “going to” and “Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention got the highest mean of

3.47 describes as “always” in female while the statement ““Ginormous-This combination of

"gigantic" and "enormous" means something very large” got the lowest mean of 1.93 described

“sometimes” in male

Table 13. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when grouped

by Sex

Statements T p-value Decision

Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look 0.138 0.891 Fail to reject Ho

Clickbait – The practice of using a provocative title with Fail to reject Ho

-0.782 0.437
the sole purpose of driving clicks.

Wanna -The urban slang for “want to”. -2.421 0.018 Reject Ho

Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”. -2.360 0.021 Reject Ho

Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning “have to”. -2.877 0.005 Reject Ho

Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention -2.202 0.031 Reject Ho

Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person. -0.458 0.648 Fail to reject Ho
 Frenemy -This combination of "friend" and "enemy" Fail to reject Ho

describes a person who is a little bit of both, perhaps a -1.022 0.311

friend with whom one experiences regular conflict.

Bromance -This combination of "brother" and "romance" Fail to reject Ho

-1.248 0.216
describes an intense friendship between two straight men.

Ginormous-This combination of "gigantic" and Fail to reject Ho

-1.624 0.116
"enormous" means something very large

Table 13 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when

grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which

states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Blending used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the

statement “Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look” got the highest mean.

Table 14. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when grouped by

Sex

Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n

Gucci - Good, cool, or going well Sometime Sometime

2.47 2.45
s s
 Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting
2.80 Often 2.75 Often

Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet Sometime Sometime

2.13 2.47
s s

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; Sometime Sometime

2.27 2.42
the new "on fleek" s s

Savage – When someone or something is

2.87 Often 3.15 Often
extremely harsh. Often used as a commendation.

Crush it – When someone’s doing particularly Sometime

2.33 2.68 Often
well on something, they are crushing it. s

Fire – When something is exceptionally good. The Sometime

2.27 2.96 Often
fire emoji is often used for the same purpose. s

Gucci - Good, cool, or going well Sometime Sometime

2.27 2.75
s s

Sometime
Grand Mean Often
2.43 s 2.71

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 14 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Borrowing when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general presents that respondent
“sometimes” within an overall mean of 2.43 in male and “often” with the mean of 2.71 in female.

Among of the statements given, “Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often

used as a commendation.” got the highest mean of 2.87 in male which describes “often” and in female,

“Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often used as a commendation” got the

highest mean of 3.15 describes as “often” while the statement “Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet” got the

lowest mean of 2.13 described “sometimes” in male and “Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or

fashionable; the new "on fleek"” got also the lowest mean of 2.42 in female both describes as

“sometimes”. In general,” Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often used as a

commendation” got the highest mean of 3.15 describes as “often” in female while the statement

““Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet” got the lowest mean of 2.13 described “sometimes” in male

Table 15. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when

grouped by Sex

Statements t p-value Decision

Gucci - Good, cool, or going well 0.042 0.966 Fail to reject Ho

Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting 0.157 0.876 Fail to reject Ho

Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet -1.132 0.262 Fail to reject Ho

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new Fail to reject Ho

-0.474 0.637
"on fleek"

Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Fail to reject Ho

-1.111 0.271
Often used as a commendation.

Crush it – When someone’s doing particularly well on Fail to reject Ho

-1.096 0.277
something, they are crushing it.
 Fire – When something is exceptionally good. The fire Fail to reject Ho
-1.875 0.076
emoji is often used for the same purpose.

Gucci - Good, cool, or going well -1.423 0.159 Fail to reject Ho

Table 15 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when

grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which

states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Borrowing used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the

statement “Gucci - Good, cool, or going well” got the highest mean.

Table 16. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms when grouped by

Sex

Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n

GG – Good game 2.93 Often 3.11 Often

AMA – Ask me anything. Sometime

2.20 2.53 Often
s

BTS – Behind the scenes.

4.93 Always 3.06 Often
 BTW – By the way
3.27 Always 3.58 Always

DAE – Does anyone else…? Sometime Sometime

2.27 2.26
s s

DYK – Did you know…?

3.00 often 3.25 Always

FTFY – Fixed that for you Sometime Sometime

2.13 2.30
s s

FTW – For the win

2.80 Often 2.70 Often

FYI – For your information

3.40 Always 3.58 Always

WDYT- what do you think

3.20 3.21

Grand Mean 3.01 Often 2.96 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 16 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication

under Acronyms when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general presents that

respondent “sometimes” within an overall mean of 3.01 in male and “often” with the mean of

2.96 described as “often”in female. Among of the statements given, “BTS – Behind the scenes.”
got the highest mean of 4.93 in male which describes “always” and in female, “BTW – By the

way” and “FYI – For your information “got the highest mean of 3.58 describes as “always”

while the statement “Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet” got the lowest mean of 2.13 described

“sometimes” in male and “Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on fleek"”

got also the lowest mean of 2.42 in female both describes as “sometimes”. In general,” “ BTS

– Behind the scenes.” got the highest mean of 4.93 in male which describes “always” in male

while the statement ““AMA – Ask me anything” got the lowest mean of 2.20 described

“sometimes” in male

Table 17. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms when

grouped by Sex

Statements t p-value Decision

GG – Good game -0.572 0.569 Fail to reject Ho

AMA – Ask me anything. -1.010 0.316 Fail to reject Ho

BTS – Behind the scenes. 0.685 0.504 Fail to reject Ho

BTW – By the way -1.054 0.306 Fail to reject Ho

DAE – Does anyone else…? 0.009 0.993 Fail to reject Ho

DYK – Did you know…? -0.793 0.431 Fail to reject Ho

FTFY – Fixed that for you -0.564 0.575 Fail to reject Ho

FTW – For the win 0.313 0.755 Fail to reject Ho

FYI – For your information -0.851 0.398 Fail to reject Ho

WDYT- what do you think -0.026 0.979 Fail to reject Ho

Table17 shows the t-test on the mean perception of the respondents towards Commonly Used

Slang in Communication under Acronyms when grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement

leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference

of commonly used slang in communication under acronyms used by the QSU BSED English

Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the statements “ WDYT- what do you think” got

the highest mean.

Table 18. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping when

grouped by Sex

Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n

Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, which can mean Sometime Sometime
2.27 2.77
to questioning the accuracy of someone’s story s ss

And I oop - to get started on another sentence Sometime Sometime

2.27 2.23
s s

Cray – Abbreviation for crazy Sometime Sometime

2.00 2.09
s s
 Sus- This slang term is a shortening of
2.60 Often 3.15 Often
"suspicious."

Squad - Group of friends that hang out together

2.60 Often 3.32 Always
regularly, used ironically

Sometime
Grand Mean Often
2.35 s 2.71

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 18 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Clipping when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general

presents that respondent “Sometimes” within an overall mean of 2.35 in male and “often” 2.71 in

female. Among of the statements given,” Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious”

and” Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used ironically” got the highest

mean of 2.60 in male and “Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used

ironically” with the mean of 3.32 in female describes as “Always” while the statement “Cray

– Abbreviation for crazy” got the lowest mean of 2.00 in male and 2.9 in female both describes

as “sometimes”. In general” Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used

ironically” got the highest mean in female while the statement “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy”

got the lowest mean of 2.00 in male.

Table 19. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping when

grouped by Sex

Statements t p-value Decision

Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, which can mean to

-1.833 0.077 Fail to reject Ho
questioning the accuracy of someone’s story

And I oop - to get started on another sentence 0.125 0.901 Fail to reject Ho

Cray – Abbreviation for crazy -0.304 0.762 Fail to reject Ho

Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious." -1.687 0.109 Fail to reject Ho

Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, Reject Ho

-2.219 0.040
used ironically

Table19 shows the t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping

when grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of commonly used slang in

communication under acronyms used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex.

This implies that the statements “And I oop - to get started on another sentence” got the highest

mean.

Table 20. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication when

grouped by Sex
 Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n

Easy-peasy-very easy Sometime

2.20 2.77 Often
s

Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or Sometime Sometime

2.07 2.17
dealings s s

Flimflam- deceptive nonsense Sometime Sometime

2.07 2.04
ss s

Hootchy-kootchy- a dance performed by women

that was once common in carnivals and fairs and Sometime Sometime
2.13 2.21
marked by a sinuous and often suggestive twisting s s
and shaking of the torso and limbs

Skimble-skamble- rambling and confused, Sometime Sometime

2.07 2.09
senseless s s

Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a style reminiscent of the Sometime Sometime

2.00 2.13
1920s s s

Hurly-burly- confusion, tumult, uproar Sometime Sometime

1.93 2.09
s s

Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size,

2.67 Often 3.21 Often
effectiveness, or impressiveness
 Rantum-scantum-careless, disorderly Sometime Sometime
1.93 2.13
s s

Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something Sometime

1.80 2.06 sometimes
unimportant or whimsical. s

Sometime Sometime
Grand Mean
2.09 s 2.29 s

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 20 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Reduplication when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general

presents that respondent “Sometimes” within an overall mean of 2.09 in male and 2.29 in female.

Among of the statements given,” Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or

impressiveness” got the highest mean of 2.67 in male which describes “often” and also “Super-

duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness” with the mean of 3.21 in

female describes as “often” while the statement “Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something

unimportant or whimsical.” got the lowest mean of 1.80 in male and “Fingle-fangle-

a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant or whimsical.” Got also the lowest mean of 2.09 in

female both describes as “sometimes”. In general ” Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size,

effectiveness, or impressiveness” got the highest mean of 3.21 in female while the statement
“Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant or whimsical” got the lowest mean of

1.80 in male.

Table 21. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication

when grouped by Sex

Statements T p-value Decision

Easy-peasy-very easy -1.785 0.079 Fail to reject Ho

Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or dealings -0.312 0.756 Fail to reject Ho

Flimflam- deceptive nonsense 0.089 0.929 Fail to reject Ho

Hootchy-kootchy- a dance performed by women that was Fail to reject Ho

once common in carnivals and fairs and marked by a

-0.219 0.827
sinuous and often suggestive twisting and shaking of the

torso and limbs

Skimble-skamble- rambling and confused, senseless -0.086 0.932 Fail to reject Ho

Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a style reminiscent of the 1920s -0.400 0.690 Fail to reject Ho

Hurly-burly- confusion, tumult, uproar -0.502 0.618 Fail to reject Ho

Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, Reject Ho

-2.044 0.045
effectiveness, or impressiveness

Rantum-scantum-careless, disorderly -0.599 0.551 Fail to reject Ho

Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant Fail to reject Ho

-0.833 0.408
or whimsical.
Table 21 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Reduplication when grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the

null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Reduplication used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by

sex. This implies that the statements “Skimble-skamble- rambling and confused, senseless” got

the highest mean.

Table 22. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation when

grouped by Sex

Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n

Toxic- loaded with work (from English toxic) 2.80 Often 3.15 Often

Minus one-give someone the finger (from Sometime

2.40 2.70 Often
English minus one) s

Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from Sometime

2.47 2.51 Often
English from the [province]) s
 Boyish 2.87 Often 3.28 Always

Sloshed - To be drunk Sometime Sometime

2.07 2.26
s s

Requestion - Request and a question, or to Sometime Sometime

2.13 2.40
question again s s

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; Sometime

2.20 2.70 Often
the new "on fleek" s

Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated Sometime

2.47 2.81 Often
s

Retweet- instead of saying “yes, I agree” you Sometime

2.47 2.83 often
simply say “retweet” s

Sometime
Grand Mean Often
2.43 s 2.74

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 20 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Derivation when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general

presents that respondent “Sometimes” within an overall mean of 2.43 in male and “often” 2.74 in

female. Among of the statements given,” Boyish” got the highest mean of 2.87 in male which
describes “often” and also “Boyish” with the mean of 3.28 in female describes as “often” while

the statement “Sloshed - To be drunk” got the lowest mean of 2.07 in male and “Sloshed - To

be drunk.” Got also the lowest mean of 2.26 in female both describes as “sometimes”. In

general”Boyish” got the highest mean of 3.28 in female while the statement “Sloshed - To be

drunk l” got the lowest mean of 2.07 in male.

Table 23. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation when

grouped by Sex

Statements T p-value Decision

Toxic- loaded with work (from English toxic) -1.289 0.202 Fail to reject Ho

Minus one-give someone the finger (from English minus Fail to reject Ho
-0.933 0.354
one)

Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from English from Fail to reject Ho

-0.139 0.890
the [province])

Boyish -1.539 0.129 Fail to reject Ho

Sloshed - To be drunk -0.594 0.554 Fail to reject Ho

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again -0.835 0.407 Fail to reject Ho

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new Fail to reject Ho

-1.636 0.107
"on fleek"

Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated -1.058 0.294 Fail to reject Ho

Retweet- instead of saying “yes, I agree” you simply say Fail to reject Ho
-1.107 0.272
“retweet”
Table 23 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation

when grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Derivation used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex.

This implies that the statements “Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from English from

the [province])” got the highest mean.

Table 24. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding when

grouped by Sex

Male Female
Statements
Descripti Descriptio

Mean on Mean n

Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, Sometime Sometime
2.00 2.21
or crazy and drunk s s

Hangry - Hungry and angry Sometime

2.40 2.62 Often
s

Requestion - Request and a question, or to Sometime Sometime

2.07 2.43
question again s s
 Tope - Tight and dope Sometime Sometime
1.87 2.19
s s

Brunch – breakfast and lunch

2.80 Often 3.28 Always

Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck Sometime

2.00 2.57 Often
s

Sometime
Grand Mean Often
2.19 s 2.55

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 24 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Compounding when grouped by Sex. The level of perception in general

presents that respondent “Sometimes” within an overall mean of 2.19 in male and “often” 2.55 in

female. Among of the statements given,” Brunch – breakfast and lunch” got the highest mean

of 2.80 in male which describes “often” and also “Brunch – breakfast and lunch” with the

mean of 3.28 in female describes as “often” while the statement “Tope - Tight and dope” got the

lowest mean of 1.87 in male and “Tope - Tight and dope.” Got also the lowest mean of 2.19 in

female both describes as “sometimes”. In general” Brunch – breakfast and lunch” got the

highest mean of 3.28 in female while the statement “Tope - Tight and dope ” got the lowest

mean of 1.87 in male.

Table 25. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding

when grouped by Sex

Statements T p-value Decision

Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy

-0.658 0.513 Fail to reject Ho
and drunk

Hangry - Hungry and angry -0.773 0.442 Fail to reject Ho

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again -1.186 0.240 Fail to reject Ho

Tope - Tight and dope -1.041 0.302 Fail to reject Ho

Brunch – breakfast and lunch -1.840 0.070 Fail to reject Ho

Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck -1.769 0.082 Fail to reject Ho

Table 25 shows. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Compounding when grouped by Sex. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the

null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Compounding used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by

sex. This implies that the statements “Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy

and drunk” got the highest mean.

Table 26. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when grouped

by Age
 22 years old and older

18-19 years old 20-21 years old

Statements
Descrip Descript

Mean tion Mean ion Mean Description

Karen - A disparaging way to describe Sometimes

a petty middle-aged woman, who is Someti Someti

2.21 1.96 2.31
rude, especially to people who work in mes mes

the service industry

Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news

3.29 2.74 2.62

Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are

3.25 3.22 2.77
gender-neutral)

Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be

3.25 3.22 2.69
trusted

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug expression used to

convey indifference. Often used in place

2.93 2.67 2.85
of “whatever,” “doesn’t matter,” “who

knows” or “why not”

Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form

of “yes.” You could use as many A’s as 3.14 3.30 2.92

you’d like.

Curve - To reject someone romantically

2.21 2.37 2.38
(related to "ghosting")
Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't

know what they're doing or who is bad 2.43 2.56 2.54

at something; in other words, a newbie

Periodt - End of statement emphasizer.

3.07 2.96 3.08

Ship - You might "ship" two people

together, as in they should be a couple; 3.25 3.04 2.62

derived from relationship

Grand Mean 2.90 Often 2.80 Often 2.68 Often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 26 shows list of statements regarding the Commonly Used Slang in Communication

under Coinage of QSU BSED English Majors when they are grouped by their age. The level of

perception in 18-19 years old represents “often” in an overall mean of 2.90 and 2.80 “often” in

20-21 years old and 2.68 or often in 22 years old and above. Among the statements given, “Tea -

Gossip, situation, story, or news” got the highest mean of 3.29 in 18-19 years old and “Karen -

A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people

who work in the service industry” and “Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to

"ghosting")got the lowest mean of 2.21. In 20-21 years old, the statement “Yaas – A particularly

enthusiastic form of “yes.” You could use as many A’s as you’d like.” Got the highest mean of
3.30 and the statement “Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman,

who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry” got the lowest mean of 1.96.

In 22 years old and above the statement “Periodt - End of statement emphasize” got the highest

mean of 3.08 and the statement “Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged

woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry” got the lowest mean

of 2.31. In general “Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news” got the highest mean of 3.29 in 22

years old and bovewhile the statement “Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-

aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the service industry” got the lowest

mean of 1.96 in 18-19 years old.

Table 27. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when grouped

by Age

Statements T p-value Decision

Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-

aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work 0.550 0.579 Fail to reject Ho

in the service industry

Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news 3.361 0.041 Reject Ho

Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral) 1.553 0.219 Fail to reject Ho

Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted 1.790 0.175 Fail to reject Ho

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug expression used to convey Fail to reject Ho

indifference. Often used in place of “whatever,” “doesn’t 0.427 0.655

matter,” “who knows” or “why not”

Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.” You Fail to reject Ho

0.672 0.514
could use as many A’s as you’d like.

Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to Fail to reject Ho

0.224 0.800
"ghosting")

Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what they're Fail to reject Ho

doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a 0.119 0.888

newbie

Periodt - End of statement emphasizer. 0.111 0.895 Fail to reject Ho

Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they Fail to reject Ho
2.103 0.130
should be a couple; derived from relationship

Table 27 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when
 grouped by Age. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which

states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Coinage used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the statement

“Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news” got the highest mean.

Table 28. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when grouped by

Age

22 years old and older

18-19 years old 20-21 years old
Statements
Descrip Descript

Mean tion Mean ion Mean Description

Throw shade - To give someone a dirty Someti Someti Sometimes

2.29 2.44 2.38
look mes mes

Clickbait – The practice of using a

provocative title with the sole purpose 2.50 2.63 2.31

of driving clicks.
Wanna -The urban slang for “want to”.
3.50 3.41 2.92

Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”. 3.39 3.41 3.15

Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning

3.39 3.30 3.00
“have to”.

Wassap - A need to attract people’s

3.36 3.44 3.15
attention

Wallflowering -This term describes a

2.00 2.11 2.31
shy person.

Frenemy -This combination of "friend"

and "enemy" describes a person who is

3.18 2.96 2.77
a little bit of both, perhaps a friend with

whom one experiences regular conflict.

Bromance -This combination of

"brother" and "romance" describes an

3.11 3.00 2.69
intense friendship between two straight

men.

Ginormous-This combination of

"gigantic" and "enormous" means 2.25 2.26 2.54

something very large

Grand Mean 2.90 2.90 2.72

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

 2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 28 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Blending when grouped by age. The level of perception in general presents that respondent “often”

within an overall mean of 2.90 in 18-19 years old, with the mean of 2.90 described as “often” in 20-21

years old and with a mean of 2.72 described as “often” in 22 years old and above. Among of the

statements given, “Wanna -The urban slang for “want to.” got the highest mean of 3.50 described as

“always” from 18-19 years old respondents, “Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention “got the

highest mean of 3.44 describes as “always” from the respondents 20-21 years old and the statement

“Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning “have to” got the highest mean of 3.00 described as “always”

from 22 years old and above respondents while “Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person”

got the lowest mean of 2.00 described “sometimes” from the respondents aged 18-19 years old, from

the 20-21 years old respondents, “Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person” got also the

lowest mean of 2.11 described as “sometimes” and the statement “Clickbait – The practice of using a

provocative title with the sole purpose of driving clicks” and “Wallflowering -This term describes a

shy person” both got the lowest mean of 2.31 from the 22 years old and above respondents. In

general,” “Wanna -The urban slang for “want to” got the highest mean of 3.50 in the 18-19 years old

responses which describes “always” while the statement “Wallflowering -This term describes a shy

person” got the lowest mean of 2.11 described “sometimes” in 20-21 years old responses.
Table 29. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when grouped

by Age

Statements T p-value Decision

Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look 0.164 0.849 Fail to reject Ho

Clickbait – The practice of using a provocative title with Fail to reject Ho

0.439 0.646
the sole purpose of driving clicks.

Wanna -The urban slang for “want to”. 2.611 0.081 Fail to reject Ho

Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”. 0.485 0.618 Fail to reject Ho

Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning “have to”. 1.173 0.316 Fail to reject Ho

Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention 0.494 0.612 Fail to reject Ho

Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person. 0.432 0.651 Fail to reject Ho

Frenemy -This combination of "friend" and "enemy" Fail to reject Ho

describes a person who is a little bit of both, perhaps a 0.943 0.395

friend with whom one experiences regular conflict.

Bromance -This combination of "brother" and "romance" Fail to reject Ho

0.971 0.384
describes an intense friendship between two straight men.

Ginormous-This combination of "gigantic" and Fail to reject Ho

0.315 0.731
"enormous" means something very large

Table 29 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when

grouped by Age. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which

states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under
Blending used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the

statement “Wanna -The urban slang for “want to” got the highest mean.

Table 30. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when grouped by

Age

22 years old and older

18-19 years old 20-21 years old

Statements
Descript

Mean ion Mean Mean Description Mean

Gucci - Good, cool, or going Someti Someti Sometimes

2.46 2.48 2.38
well mes mes

Lit - Amazing, cool, or

2.79 2.85 2.54
exciting

Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet

2.25 2.48 2.54

Snatched - Looks good,

perfect, or fashionable; the 2.32 2.37 2.54

new "on fleek"

Savage – When someone or

something is extremely harsh.

3.07 3.19 2.92
Often used as a

commendation.

Crush it – When someone’s

doing particularly well on

2.61 2.59 2.62
something, they are crushing

it.

Fire – When something is

exceptionally good. The fire

3.04 2.74 2.46
emoji is often used for the

same purpose.

On fleek – On point
2.71 2.56 2.69

Grand Mean 2.66 2.66 2.59

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 30 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Borrowing when grouped by age. The level of perception in general presents that respondent “often”

within an overall mean of 2.66 in 18-19 years old, with the mean of 2.66 described as “often” in 20-21
years old and with a mean of 2.59 described as “often” in 22 years old and above. Among of the

statements given, “Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often used as a

commendation” got the highest mean of 3.07 described as “often” from 18-19 years old respondents,

“Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often used as a commendation” got the

highest mean of 3.19 describes as “often” from the respondents 20-21 years old and the statement

“Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often used as a commendation” got the

highest mean of 2.92 described as “often” from 22 years old and above respondents while “Sic/Sick -

Cool or sweet” got the lowest mean of 2.25 described “sometimes” from the respondents aged 18-19

years old, from the 20-21 years old respondents, “Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the

new "on fleek” got also the lowest mean of 2.37 described as “sometimes” and the statement “Gucci -

Good, cool, or going well “ got the lowest mean of 2.38 from the 22 years old and above respondents.

In general “Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Often used as a

commendation” got the highest mean of 3.19 describes as “often” from the respondents 20-21 years

old described “often” while the statement ““Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet” got the lowest mean of 2.25

described “sometimes” from the respondents aged 18-19 years old.

Table 31. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when

grouped by Age

Statements t p-value Decision

Gucci - Good, cool, or going well 0.034 0.967 Fail to reject Ho

Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting 0.453 0.638 Fail to reject Ho

Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet 0.497 0.611 Fail to reject Ho

 Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new Fail to reject Ho
0.182 0.834
"on fleek"

Savage – When someone or something is extremely harsh. Fail to reject Ho

0.394 0.676
Often used as a commendation.

Crush it – When someone’s doing particularly well on Fail to reject Ho

0.002 0.998
something, they are crushing it.

Fire – When something is exceptionally good. The fire Fail to reject Ho

1.283 0.284
emoji is often used for the same purpose.

On fleek – On point 0.132 0.876 Fail to reject Ho

Table 31 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when

grouped by Age. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which

states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Borrowing used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the

statement “Fire – When something is exceptionally good. The fire emoji is often used for the same

purpose” got the highest mean.

Table 32. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms when grouped by

Age
 22 years old and older

18-19 years old20-21 years old

Statements
Descrip Descript

Mean tion Mean ion Mean Description

GG – Good game 3.14 Often 3.07 often 2.92 Often

AMA – Ask me anything. Someti Sometimes

2.43 2.56 Often 2.31
mes

BTS – Behind the scenes. Often

4.43 Always 2.85 Often 2.69

BTW – By the way Always

3.50 Always 3.59 Always 3.38

DAE – Does anyone else…? Someti Someti Sometimes

2.36 2.33 1.92
mes mes

DYK – Did you know…? Often

3.32 Always 3.30 Always 2.69

FTFY – Fixed that for you Someti Someti Sometimes

2.29 2.30 2.15
mes mes

FTW – For the win Often

2.79 Often 2.70 Often 2.62

FYI – For your information Often

3.68 Always 3.59 Always 3.15

WDYT- what do you think Often

3.07 Often 3.52 Always 2.85

Grand Mean 3.10 Often 2.98 Often 2.67 Often

Legend:
 3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 32 shows list of statements regarding the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication

under Acronyms when grouped by age. The level of perception in general presents that

respondent “often” within an overall mean of 3.10 in 18-19 years old, with the mean of 2.98

described as “often” in 20-21 years old and with a mean of 2.67 described as “often” in 22 years

old and above. Among of the statements given, “BTS – Behind the scenes.” got the highest mean

of 4.43 described as “always” from 18-19 years old respondents, “BTW – By the way” and “FYI

– For your information” both got the highest mean of 3.59 described as “always” from the

respondents 20-21 years old and the statement “BTW – By the way” got the highest mean of

3.38 described as “always” from 22 years old and above respondents while “FTFY – Fixed that

for you” got the lowest mean of 2.29 described “sometimes” from the respondents aged 18-19

years old, from the 20-21 years old respondents, “FTFY – Fixed that for you” got also the lowest

mean of 2.30 described as “sometimes” and the statement “DAE – Does anyone else…? “ got

the lowest mean of 1.93 from the 22 years old and above respondents. In general “ BTS – Behind

the scenes.” got the highest mean of 4.43 described as “always” from 18-19 years old

respondents, while the statement “DAE – Does anyone else…? “ got the lowest mean of 1.93

from the 22 years old and above respondents.

Table 33. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms when

grouped by Age

Statements t p-value Decision

GG – Good game 0.183 0.833 Fail to reject Ho

AMA – Ask me anything. 0.227 0.798 Fail to reject Ho

BTS – Behind the scenes. 0.874 0.422 Fail to reject Ho

BTW – By the way 0.272 0.763 Fail to reject Ho

DAE – Does anyone else…? 0.937 0.397 Fail to reject Ho

DYK – Did you know…? 1.848 0.166 Fail to reject Ho

FTFY – Fixed that for you 0.094 0.911 Fail to reject Ho

FTW – For the win 0.108 0.898 Fail to reject Ho

FYI – For your information 2.415 0.097 Fail to reject Ho

WDYT- what do you think 2.692 0.075 Fail to reject Ho

Table 33 shows . t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms

when grouped by Age . It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Acronyms used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by age.

This implies that the statements “FTFY – Fixed that for you” got the highest mean.

Table 34. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping when

grouped by Age
 18-19 years 20-21 years 22 years old and older

old old
Statements
Descrip Descrip

Mean tion Mean tion Mean Description

Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, Sometimes

which can mean to questioning the 2.89 Often 2.52 Often 2.46

accuracy of someone’s story

And I oop - to get started on another Someti someti Sometimes

2.36 2.04 2.38
sentence mes mes

Cray – Abbreviation for crazy Someti Someti Sometimes

2.18 1.96 2.08
mes mes

Sus- This slang term is a shortening of Sometimes

3.18 often 3.00 Often 2.77
"suspicious."

Squad - Group of friends that hang out Sometimes

3.43 always 3.15 Often 2.62
together regularly, used ironically

Grand Mean 2.81 2.53 Often 2.46 Sometimes

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

 The table 34 shows list of statements regarding Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Clipping when grouped by Age of QSU BSED English Majors when they

are grouped by their year level. The level of perception in 18-19 years old represents “often” in

an overall mean of 2.81 and 2.53 “often” in 20-21 years old and 2.46 or “sometimes” in 22 years

old and above. Among the statements given, “T Squad - Group of friends that hang out together

regularly, used ironically got the highest mean of 3.43 in 18-19 years old and “Cray

– Abbreviation for crazy “got the lowest mean of 2.18. In 20-21 years old, the statement

“Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used ironically.” Got the highest

mean of 3.15 and the statement “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy” got the lowest mean of 1.96.

In 22 years old and above the statement “Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious” got

the highest mean of 2.77 and the statement “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy” got the lowest mean

of 2.08. In general “Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used ironically.”

got the highest mean of 3.43 in 18-19 years old and while the statement “Cray – Abbreviation

for crazy” got the lowest mean of 1.96 in 18-19 years old.

Table 35. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping when

grouped by Age

Statements t p-value Decision

Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, which can mean to

1.062 0.352 Fail to reject Ho
questioning the accuracy of someone’s story

And I oop - to get started on another sentence 0.732 0.485 Fail to reject Ho

Cray – Abbreviation for crazy 0.281 0.756 Fail to reject Ho

 Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious." 0.849 0.432 Fail to reject Ho

Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, Reject Ho

3.582 0.033
used ironically

Table 35 shows . t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping

when grouped by Age . It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Clipping used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by age.

This implies that the statements “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy” got the highest mean.

Table 36. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication when

grouped by Age

22 years old and older

18-19 years old 20-21 years old

Statements
Descript Descripti Descripti

Mean ion Mean on Mean on

Easy-peasy-very easy Often Sometim

2.75 Often 2.70 2.31
es

Jiggery-pokery-underhanded Someti Sometime Sometim

2.18 2.15 2.08
manipulation or dealings mes s es
Flimflam- deceptive nonsense Someti sometime Sometim
2.00 2.04 2.15
mes s es

Hootchy-kootchy- a dance performed by sometime

women that was once common in s

Someti Sometim
carnivals and fairs and marked by a 2.25 2.15 2.15
mes es
sinuous and often suggestive twisting and

shaking of the torso and limbs

Skimble-skamble- rambling and confused, someti sometime Sometim

2.04 2.07 2.23
senseless mes s es

Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a style Someti sometime Sometim

2.21 1.93 2.23
reminiscent of the 1920s mes s es

Hurly-burly- confusion, tumult, uproar Someti sometime Sometim

2.14 1.93 2.15
mes s es

Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, Often

3.25 Always 3.00 2.92 Often
size, effectiveness, or impressiveness

Rantum-scantum-careless, disorderly Someti sometime Sometim

2.21 1.93 2.15
mes s es

Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; Someti sometiem Sometim

2.07 1.89 2.08
something unimportant or whimsical. mes es es

sometime Sometim
Grand Mean
2.31 often 2.18 s 2.25 es

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

 1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 36 shows list of statements regarding Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Reduplication when grouped by Age of QSU BSED English Majors when

they are grouped by their year level. The level of perception in 18-19 years old represents

“sometimes” in an overall mean of 2.31 and 2.18 “sometimes” in 20-21 years old and 2.25 or

“sometimes” in 22 years old and above. Among the statements given, “Super-duper- of the

greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness” got the highest mean of 3.25 in 18-19

years old and “Flimflam- deceptive nonsense “got the lowest mean of 2.00. In 20-21 years old,

the statement “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness.”

Got the highest mean of 3.00 and the statement “Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something

unimportant or whimsical” got the lowest mean of 1.89. In 22 years old and above the statement

“Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness.” got the highest

mean of 2.92 and the statement “Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or dealings” and

“Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant or whimsical.” got the lowest mean of

2.08. In general “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or

impressiveness.” got the highest mean of 3.25 in 18-19 years old and while the statement

“Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant or whimsical.” got the lowest mean of

1.89 in 20-21 years old.

Table 37. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication

when grouped by Age

Statements t p-value Decision

Easy-peasy-very easy 0.749 0.477 Fail to reject Ho

Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or dealings 0.035 0.965 Fail to reject Ho

Flimflam- deceptive nonsense 0.086 0.918 Fail to reject Ho

Hootchy-kootchy- a dance performed by women that was Fail to reject Ho

once common in carnivals and fairs and marked by a

0.061 0.941
sinuous and often suggestive twisting and shaking of the

torso and limbs

Skimble-skamble- rambling and confused, senseless 0.142 0.868 Fail to reject Ho

Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a style reminiscent of the 1920s 0.551 0.579 Fail to reject Ho

Hurly-burly- confusion, tumult, uproar 0.326 0.723 Fail to reject Ho

Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, Fail to reject Ho

0.751 0.476
effectiveness, or impressiveness

Rantum-scantum-careless, disorderly 0.468 0.629 Fail to reject Ho

Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant Fail to reject Ho

0.245 0.784
or whimsical.

Table 37 shows. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Reduplication when grouped by Age . It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of

the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang

in Communication under Reduplication used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped
 by age. This implies that the statements “Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or dealings”

got the highest mean

Table 38. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation when

grouped by Age

22 years old and older

18-19 years old 20-21 years old

Statements
Descript Descripti

Mean ion Mean on Mean Description

Toxic- loaded with work (from Often

3.04 Often 3.33 Always 2.62
English toxic)

Minus one-give someone the finger (from Often

2.64 Often 2.63 often 2.62
English minus one)

Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from Sometim Often

2.43 2.56 Often 2.54
English from the [province]) es

Boyish Often
3.25 Always 3.30 Always 2.85

Sloshed - To be drunk Sometim sometime Sometimes

2.21 2.15 2.38
es s

Requestion - Request and a question, or to Sometim sometime Sometimes

2.43 2.33 2.15
question again es s
Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or sometime Sometimes
2.79 Often 2.44 2.46
fashionable; the new "on fleek" s

Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated Often

2.86 Often 2.70 Often 2.54

Retweet- instead of saying “yes, I agree” Sometimes

2.71 often 2.96 Often 2.38
you simply say “retweet”

Grand Mean 2.71 often 2.71 often 2.50 often

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 38 shows list of statements regarding Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Derivation when grouped by Age of QSU BSED English Majors when

they are grouped by their year level. The level of perception in 18-19 years old represents

“oftem” in an overall mean of 2.71 and 2.71 “often” in 20-21 years old and 2.50 or “often” in 22

years old and above. Among the statements given, “Boyish” got the highest mean of 3.25 in 18-

19 years old and “Sloshed - To be drunk “got the lowest mean of 2.15. In 20-21 years old, the

statement “Toxic- loaded with work (from English toxic).” Got the highest mean of 3.33 and the

statement “Sloshed - To be drunk” got the lowest mean of 2.15. In 22 years old and above the

statement “Boyish.” got the highest mean of 2.85 and the statement “Requestion - Request and a

question, or to question again” got the lowest mean of 2.15. In general “Toxic- loaded with work

(from English toxic)” and “got the highest mean of 3.33 in 20-21 years old and while the
statement “Sloshed - To be drunk “.”Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again

“got the lowest mean of 1.89 in 20-21 years old and 22 years old and above

Table 39. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation when

grouped by Age

Statements t p-value Decision

Toxic- loaded with work (from English toxic) 2.761 0.071 Fail to reject Ho

Minus one-give someone the finger (from English minus Fail to reject Ho
0.003 0.997
one)

Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from English from Fail to reject Ho

0.110 0.896
the [province])

Boyish 1.116 0.334 Fail to reject Ho

Sloshed - To be drunk 0.188 0.829 Fail to reject Ho

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again 0.285 0.753 Fail to reject Ho

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new Fail to reject Ho

0.832 0.440
"on fleek"

Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated 0.374 0.690 Fail to reject Ho

Retweet- instead of saying “yes, I agree” you simply say Fail to reject Ho
1.191 0.310
“retweet”

Table 39 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation

when grouped by Age. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Derivation used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by age.
 This implies that the statements “Minus one-give someone the finger (from English minus one”

got the highest mean.

Table 40. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding when

grouped by Age

22 years old and older

18-19 years old 20-21 years old

Statements
Descript Descript

Mean ion Mean ion Mean Description

Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the Someti Sometim Sometimes

2.25 2.07 2.15
same time, or crazy and drunk mes es

Hangry - Hungry and angry Often

2.57 Often 2.56 Often 2.62

Requestion - Request and a question, or sometim Sometimes

2.54 Often 2.19 2.31
to question again es

Tope - Tight and dope Someti sometim Sometimes

2.07 2.11 2.23
mes es

Brunch – breakfast and lunch Often

3.32 Always 3.22 Often 2.77

Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a sometim Often

2.57 Often 2.26 2.54
trainwreck es
 sometim Sometimes
Grand Mean
2.55 often 2.40 es 2.44

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 40 shows list of statements regarding Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Compounding when grouped by Age of QSU BSED English Majors when

they are grouped by their year level. The level of perception in 18-19 years old represents

“often” in an overall mean of 2.55 and 2.40 “sometimes” in 20-21 years old and 2.44 or

“sometimes” in 22 years old and above. Among the statements given, “Brunch – breakfast and

lunch” got the highest mean of 3.32 in 18-19 years old and “Tope - Tight and dope “got the

lowest mean of 2.07. In 20-21 years old, the statement “Brunch – breakfast and lunch.” Got

the highest mean of 3.22 and the statement “Tope - Tight and dope” got the lowest mean of 2.11.

In 22 years old and above the statement “Brunch – breakfast and lunch.” got the highest mean

of 2.77 and the statement “Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and drunk”

got the lowest mean of 2.15. In general, “T Brunch – breakfast and lunch got the highest mean

of 3.32 in 18-19 years old and while the statement “Sloshed - To be drunk “.”Tope - Tight and

dope “got the lowest mean of 2.07 in 18-19 years old and above
Table 41. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding

when grouped by Age

Statements t p-value Decision

Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy

0.180 0.835 Fail to reject Ho
and drunk

Hangry - Hungry and angry 0.016 0.984 Fail to reject Ho

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again 0.758 0.473 Fail to reject Ho

Tope - Tight and dope 0.099 0.906 Fail to reject Ho

Brunch – breakfast and lunch 1.715 0.188 Fail to reject Ho

Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck 0.596 0.554 Fail to reject Ho

Table 41 shows that t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Compounding when grouped by Age. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of

the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang

in Communication under Compounding used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped

by sex. This implies that the statements “Hangry - Hungry and angry” got the highest mean.

Table 42. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when grouped

by Year Level

First Year Second year Third year Fourth year

Statements
Descriptio Descript Descriptio Descriptio

Mean n Mean ion Mean n Mean n

Karen - A Sometime Never Sometimes Sometime

disparaging way to s s

describe a petty

middle-aged woman,
2.33 1.60 1.95 2.45
who is rude,

especially to people

who work in the

service industry

Tea - Gossip, Often often Often Often

situation, story, or 3.19 2.60 2.85 2.82

news

Bruh - Bro or dude Always Often Always Often

(all three terms are 3.30 2.90 3.35 2.64

gender-neutral)

Sus - Suspicious, Always Often Often Sometime

shady, not to be 3.33 3.10 3.20 2.55 s

trusted
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug Often Often Often Often

expression used to

convey indifference.

Often used in place

2.96 2.80 2.50 3.00
of “whatever,”

“doesn’t matter,”

“who knows” or

“why not”

Yaas – A Always Often Often Often

particularly

enthusiastic form of
3.26 2.60 3.35 3.09
“yes.” You could use

as many A’s as

you’d like.

Curve - To reject Sometime Someti Sometimes Sometime

someone s mes s
2.33 2.00 2.40 2.36
romantically (related

to "ghosting")
Noob/n00b - A Often Someti Often Often

person who doesn't mes

know what they're

doing or who is bad 2.52 2.10 2.60 2.64

at something; in

other words, a

newbie

Periodt - End of Often Someti Often Always

statement 3.22 2.30 mes 3.00 3.27

emphasizer.

Ship - You might always Someti Often Often

"ship" two people mes

together, as in they
3.41 2.40 3.15 2.55
should be a couple;

derived from

relationship

often Someti often Often

Grand Mean
2.99 2.44 mes 2.84 2.74

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 42 shows list of statements regarding the Commonly Used Slang in Communication

under Coinage of QSU BSED English Majors when they are grouped by their year level. The

level of perception in First year represents “often” in an overall mean of 2.99 and 2.44

“sometimes” in second year old and 2.84 or often in 3rd year and 2.74 or “often” in 4th year.

Among the statements given, “Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they should be

a couple; derived from relationship” got the highest mean of 3.41 in first year and “Karen - A

disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who

work in the service industry” and “Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to

"ghosting")got the lowest mean of 2.33. In second year, the statement “Sus - Suspicious, shady,

not to be trusted.” Got the highest mean of 3.10 and the statement “Karen - A disparaging way

to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work in the

service industry” got the lowest mean of 1.60. In Third year the statement “Yaas – A

particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.” You could use as many A’s as you’d like.” And ” Bruh -

Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral): got the highest mean of 3.35 and the statement

“Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude, especially to

people who work in the service industry” got the lowest mean of 1.95.In Fourth year the

statement” Periodt - End of statement emphasizer..” Got the highest mean of 3.27 and the

statement “Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to "ghosting") got the lowest mean

of 2.36 . In general “Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they should be a couple;

derived from relationship” got the highest mean of 3.31 in first year old and bovewhile the

statement “Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-aged woman, who is rude,

especially to people who work in the service industry” got the lowest mean of 1.60 in second

year
Table 43. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when grouped

by Year Level

Statements t p-value Decision

Karen - A disparaging way to describe a petty middle-

aged woman, who is rude, especially to people who work 1.607 .196 Fail to reject Ho

in the service industry

Tea - Gossip, situation, story, or news 1.129 .344 Fail to reject Ho

Bruh - Bro or dude (all three terms are gender-neutral) 2.293 .086 Fail to reject Ho

Sus - Suspicious, shady, not to be trusted 1.938 .132 Fail to reject Ho

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – A shrug expression used to convey Fail to reject Ho

indifference. Often used in place of “whatever,” “doesn’t .880 .456

matter,” “who knows” or “why not”

Yaas – A particularly enthusiastic form of “yes.” You Fail to reject Ho

1.562 .207
could use as many A’s as you’d like.

Curve - To reject someone romantically (related to Fail to reject Ho

.407 .749
"ghosting")

Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what they're Fail to reject Ho

doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a .661 .579

newbie

Periodt - End of statement emphasizer. 2.928 .040 Reject Ho

Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they Reject Ho

4.724 .005
should be a couple; derived from relationship

Table 43 shows t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Coinage when
grouped by Year Level. It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis

which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Coinage used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by sex. This implies that the statement

“Ship - You might "ship" two people together, as in they should be a couple; derived from

relationship.

Table 44. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when grouped by

Year Level

Second Third Year Fourth Year

First Year Year

Statements
Mea Descr Mea Descr

n iption n iption Mean Description Mean Description

Throw shade - To give Some Somet Sometimes Sometimes

2.41 2.00 2.45 2.45
someone a dirty look times imes

Clickbait – The practice of

using a provocative title with

2.44 2.20 2.80 2.45
the sole purpose of driving

clicks.

Wanna -The urban slang for

3.44 3.30 3.45 3.00
“want to”.
Gonna -The urban slang for
3.41 3.30 3.40 3.18
“going to”.

Gotta- The urban “got to”,

3.41 3.10 3.40 2.91
meaning “have to”.

Wassap - A need to attract

3.41 3.20 3.50 3.09
people’s attention

Wallflowering -This term

2.15 1.60 2.10 2.45
describes a shy person.

Frenemy -This combination

of "friend" and "enemy"

describes a person who is a

3.19 2.60 2.95 3.09
little bit of both, perhaps a

friend with whom one

experiences regular conflict.

Bromance -This combination

of "brother" and "romance"

describes an intense 3.15 2.50 3.05 2.91

friendship between two

straight men.

Ginormous-This

combination of "gigantic" and

2.41 2.10 2.15 2.55
"enormous" means something

very large
 Grand Mean 2.94 2.59 2.93 2.81

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 44 shows list of statements regarding Mean Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Blending when grouped by Age of QSU BSED English Majors when they are

grouped by their year level. The level of perception in First year represents “often” in an overall mean

of 2.94 and 2.59 “often” in Second year and 2.93 or “sometimes” in 3rd year and 2.81 or “often” in 4th

year. Among the statements given, “Wanna” -The urban slang for “want to” got the highest mean of

3.44 in First year and “Wallflowering” -This term describes a shy person, got the lowest mean of

2.15. in Second year, “Wanna” -The urban slang for “want to” and “Gonna” -The urban slang for

“going to”. got the highest mean of 3.30 “Wallflowering” -This term describes a shy person. Got the

lowest mean of 1.60. In the Third year the statement “Wassap”- A need to attract people’s attention

got the highest mean of 3.50 and the statement “Wallflowering” -This term describes a shy person got

the lowest mean of 2.10. In fourth year, the statement “Gonna” -The urban slang for “going to”. got

the highest mean of 3.18 and the statement “Throw shade”- To give someone a dirty look,

“Clickbait” – The practice of using a provocative title with the sole purpose of driving clicks and

“Wallflowering” -This term describes a shy person got the lowest mean of 2.45. In general “Wanna”

-The urban slang for “want to” got the highest mean of 3.44 in First year and the statement

“Wallflowering” -This term describes a shy person, got the lowest mean of 2.15. in Second year.
Table 45. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when grouped

by Year Level

Statements T p-value Decision

Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look .505 .680 Fail to reject Ho

Clickbait – The practice of using a provocative title with Fail to reject Ho

.900 .446
the sole purpose of driving clicks.

Wanna -The urban slang for “want to”. .974 .411 Fail to reject Ho

Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”. .235 .872 Fail to reject Ho

Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning “have to”. 1.473 .230 Fail to reject Ho

Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention .667 .575 Fail to reject Ho

Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person. 1.395 .252 Fail to reject Ho

Frenemy -This combination of "friend" and "enemy" Fail to reject Ho

describes a person who is a little bit of both, perhaps a 1.041 .380

friend with whom one experiences regular conflict.

Bromance -This combination of "brother" and "romance" Fail to reject Ho

1.380 .257
describes an intense friendship between two straight men.

Ginormous-This combination of "gigantic" and Fail to reject Ho

.448 .720
"enormous" means something very large

Table 45. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending when grouped

by age. It can be noted tha the statement leads to the acceptance of the null hypothesis which states

that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Blending
used by the QSU BSED English Majors when group by year level. This implies that the statements

“Gonna” -The urban slang for “going to”got the highest mean.

Table 46. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when grouped by

Year Level.

Second Third Year Fourth Year

First Year Year

Statements Desc

Mea riptio Mea Descr Descriptio Descriptio

n n n iption Mean n Mean n

A 2.67 Often 1.70 Never 2.55 Often 2.45 Sometimes

B
2.85 2.40 2.85 2.73

C
2.41 1.70 2.55 2.73

D
2.48 1.70 2.45 2.64

E
3.22 2.40 3.20 3.18

F
2.74 2.10 2.60 2.73

G
3.11 2.20 2.90 2.45
 H
2.85 2.10 2.65 2.64

Grand Mean 2.79 2.04 2.72 2.69

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 46. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when grouped by

Year Level.

Table 47. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when

grouped by Year Level

Statements t p-value Decision

Throw shade - To give someone a dirty look 1.996 .123 Fail to reject Ho

Clickbait – The practice of using a provocative title with Fail to reject Ho

.579 .631
the sole purpose of driving clicks.

Wanna -The urban slang for “want to”. 2.185 .098 Fail to reject Ho

Gonna -The urban slang for “going to”. 1.736 .169 Fail to reject Ho

Gotta- The urban “got to”, meaning “have to”. 2.588 .061 Fail to reject Ho

Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention .913 .440 Fail to reject Ho

Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person. 2.202 .096 Fail to reject Ho
 Frenemy -This combination of "friend" and "enemy" Fail to reject Ho

describes a person who is a little bit of both, perhaps a .985 .406

friend with whom one experiences regular conflict.

Table 47. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Borrowing when

grouped by Year Level. It can be noted that the statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Borrowing used by the QSU BSED English Majors when group by year level.

This implies that the statements “Wassap - A need to attract people’s attention” got the highest mean.

Table 48. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms when grouped by

Year Level.

Second Third Year Fourth Year

First Year Year

Statements Desc

Me riptio Mea Descr Descriptio Descriptio

an n n iption Mean n Mean n

Throw shade - To give Some Often Often

3.44 2.10 3.20 2.82
someone a dirty look times
Clickbait – The practice of

using a provocative title

2.67 2.10 2.55 2.09
with the sole purpose of

driving clicks.

Wanna -The urban slang

4.52 2.60 3.00 2.55
for “want to”.

Gonna -The urban slang for

3.63 3.00 3.70 3.36
“going to”.

Gotta -The urban “got to”,

2.52 1.50 2.45 2.00
meaning “have to”.

Wassap - A need to attract

3.41 2.30 3.45 3.00
people’s attention

Wallflowering -This term

2.41 1.70 2.50 2.00
describes a shy person.

Frenemy -This combination

of "friend" and "enemy"

describes a person who is a

2.93 2.00 2.85 2.64
little bit of both, perhaps a

friend with whom one

experiences regular conflict.

 Bromance -This

combination of "brother"

and "romance" describes an 3.70 3.40 3.60 3.18

intense friendship between

two straight men.

Ginormous-This

combination of "gigantic"
3.15 2.90 3.65 2.82
and "enormous" means

something very large

Grand Mean 3.24 2.36 3.10 2.65

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 48 shows a list of statements regarding the Commonly Used Slang in Communication

under Acronyms of QSU BSED English Majors when they are grouped by their year level. The level

of perception in First year represents “often” in an overall mean of 3.24 and 2.36 “sometimes” in

second year and 3.10 or often in 3rd year and 2.65or “often”in 4th year. Among the statements

given,”Wanna -The urban slang for “want to” got the highest mean of 4.52 in first year and

“Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person” got the lowest mean of 2.41.In second year, the

statement “Bromance -This combination of "brother" and "romance" describes an intense friendship

between two straight men.” Got the highest mean of 3.40 and the statement “Gotta- The urban “got
to”, meaning “have to” got the lowest mean of 1.50. In Third year the statement “Gonna -The urban

slang for “going to” got the highest mean of 3.70 and the statement “Gotta- The urban “got to”,

meaning “have to”got the lowest mean of 2.45. In Fourth year the statement “Gonna -The urban slang

for “going to” got the highest mean of 3.36 and the statement “Gotta -The urban “got to”, meaning

“have to”. And “Wallflowering -This term describes a shy person” got the lowest mean of 2.00. In

general “Wanna -The urban slang for “want to” got the highest mean of 4.52 in first year old and the

statement “Gotta -The urban “got to”, meaning “have to” got the lowest mean of 1.50 in second year.

Table 49. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms when

grouped by Year Level

Statements t p-value Decision

GG – Good game 4.864 .004 Reject Ho

AMA – Ask me anything. 1.113 .350 Fail to reject Ho

BTS – Behind the scenes. .670 .573 Fail to reject Ho

BTW – By the way 1.955 .130 Fail to reject Ho

DAE – Does anyone else…? 3.316 .025 Reject Ho

DYK – Did you know…? 3.673 .017 Reject Ho

FTFY – Fixed that for you 1.883 .141 Fail to reject Ho

FTW – For the win 1.920 .135 Fail to reject Ho

FYI – For your information 1.487 .227 Fail to reject Ho

WDYT- what do you think 2.501 .067 Fail to reject Ho

 Table 49 shows . t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Acronyms

when grouped by year level . It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Acronyms used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by year

level. This implies that the statements “BTS – Behind the scenes” got the highest mean.

Table 50. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping when

grouped by Year Level

Third Year Fourth Year

First Year Second Year

Statements
Descri Descrip

Mean ption Mean tion Mean Description Mean Description

Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, Often Often

Someti
which can mean to questioning the 2.96 Often 2.20 2.55 2.55
mes
accuracy of someone’s story

And I oop - to get started on another Someti Sometimes Sometimes

sentence 2.48 1.60 never 2.10 2.45
mes

Cray – Abbreviation for crazy Someti Sometimes Sometimes

2.30 1.40 Never 2.10 2.09
mes
Sus- This slang term is a shortening of Alway Often Often
"suspicious." 3.26 2.70 Often 3.00 2.82
s

Squad - Group of friends that hang Always Often

Alway
out together regularly, used 3.52 2.50 Often 3.25 2.73
s
ironically

someti often Often

Grand Mean 2.53
2.90 often 2.08 mes 2.60

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 50 shows list of statements regarding the Commonly Used Slang in Communication

under Clipping of QSU BSED English Majors when they are grouped by their year level. The

level of perception in First year represents “often” in an overall mean of 2.90 and 2.08

“sometimes” in second year old and 2.60 or often in 3rd year and 2.53 or “often” in 4th year.

Among the statements given, “Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, used

ironically” got the highest mean of 3.41 in first year and “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy”)got

the lowest mean of 2.30. In second year, the statement “Sus- This slang term is a shortening of

"suspicious." .” Got the highest mean of 2.70 and the statement “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy”

got the lowest mean of 1.60. In Third year the statement “Squad - Group of friends that hang out

together regularly, used ironically “got the highest mean of 3.25 and the statement “And I oop -

to get started on another sentence” and “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy” got the lowest mean of
2.10 .In Fourth year the statement” Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly,

used ironically..” Got the highest mean of 2.73 and the statement “Cray – Abbreviation for

crazy got the lowest mean of 2.09 . In general “Squad - Group of friends that hang out together

regularly, used ironically” got the highest mean of 3.31 in first year old and bovewhile the

statement “Cray – Abbreviation for crazy” got the lowest mean of 1.60 in second year.

Table 51. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping when

grouped by Year Level

Statements t p-value Decision

Fr- “fr” is a shortened “for real”, which can mean to

1.394 .253 Fail to reject Ho
questioning the accuracy of someone’s story

And I oop - to get started on another sentence 1.902 .138 Fail to reject Ho

Cray – Abbreviation for crazy 1.829 .151 Fail to reject Ho

Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious." 1.132 .343 Fail to reject Ho

Squad - Group of friends that hang out together regularly, Reject Ho

4.359 .007
used ironically

Table 51 shows . t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Clipping

when grouped by year level . It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Clipping used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by year

level. This implies that the statements “Sus- This slang term is a shortening of "suspicious.". got

the highest mean

 Table 52. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication when

grouped by Year Level

Third Year Fourth Year

First Year Second Year

Statements
Descri Descri

Mean ption Mean ption Mean Description Mean Description

Easy-peasy-very easy Someti Often

2.89 Often 1.80 2.90 2.36
mes

Jiggery-pokery-underhanded
2.30 1.40 2.35 2.09
manipulation or dealings

Flimflam- deceptive
2.15 1.30 2.20 2.18
nonsense
Hootchy-kootchy- a dance

performed by women that

was once common in

carnivals and fairs and

2.41 1.50 2.25 2.18
marked by a sinuous and

often suggestive twisting and

shaking of the torso and

limbs

Skimble-skamble- rambling
2.07 1.50 2.25 2.36
and confused, senseless

Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a

style reminiscent of the 2.26 1.60 2.10 2.18

1920s

Hurly-burly- confusion,
2.26 1.50 2.00 2.18
tumult, uproar

Super-duper- of the greatest

excellence, size,
3.26 2.90 3.05 2.91
effectiveness, or

impressiveness

Rantum-scantum-careless,
2.30 1.50 2.05 2.18
disorderly
Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or

trifle; something unimportant 2.15 1.50 1.95 2.18

or whimsical.

Grand Mean 2.40 1.65 2.31 2.28

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

The table 52 shows the list of statements regarding the Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Reduplication of QSU BSED English Majors when they are grouped by

their year level. The level of perception in First year represents “often” in an overall mean of

2.40 and 1.65 “sometimes” in second year old and 2.31or “often” in 3rd year and 2.28 or “often”

in 4th year. Among the statements given, “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size,

effectiveness, or impressiveness” got the highest mean of 3.26 in first year and “Skimble-

skamble- rambling and confused, senseless” got the lowest mean of 2.07. In second year , the

statement “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness” got

the highest mean of 2.90 and the statement “Flimflam- deceptive nonsense” got the lowest mean

of 1.30. In Third year the statement “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness,

or impressiveness” got the highest mean of 3.05 and the statement “Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or

trifle; something unimportant or whimsical” got the lowest mean of 1.95. In Fourth year the

statement “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness” got

the highest mean of 2.91 and the statement “Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or

dealings” got the lowest mean of 2.09. In general “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size,

effectiveness, or impressiveness” got the highest mean of 3.26 in first year and the statement

“Flimflam- deceptive nonsense” got the lowest mean of 1.30 in second year.

Table 53. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Reduplication

when grouped by Year Level

Statements T p-value Decision

Easy-peasy-very easy 3.207 .029 Reject Ho

Jiggery-pokery-underhanded manipulation or dealings 1.938 .132 Fail to reject Ho

Flimflam- deceptive nonsense 1.872 .143 Fail to reject Ho

Hootchy-kootchy- a dance performed by women that was Fail to reject Ho

once common in carnivals and fairs and marked by a

1.582 .202
sinuous and often suggestive twisting and shaking of the

torso and limbs

Skimble-skamble- rambling and confused, senseless 1.378 .257 Fail to reject Ho

Ricky-tick- sweet jazz of a style reminiscent of the 1920s .858 .468 Fail to reject Ho

Hurly-burly- confusion, tumult, uproar 1.258 .296 Fail to reject Ho

Super-duper- of the greatest excellence, size, Fail to reject Ho

.582 .629
effectiveness, or impressiveness

Rantum-scantum-careless, disorderly 1.257 .297 Fail to reject Ho

Fingle-fangle- a geegaw or trifle; something unimportant Fail to reject Ho

1.061 .372
or whimsical.
 Table 53 shows . t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Reduplication when grouped by year level . It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance

of the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used

Slang in Communication under Reduplication used by the QSU BSED English Majors when

grouped by year level. This implies that the statements “Super-duper- of the greatest excellence,

size, effectiveness, or impressiveness."got the highest mean.

Table 54. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation when

grouped by Year Level

Third Year Fourth Year

First Year Second Year

Statements
Descri Descrip

Mean ption Mean tion Mean Description Mean Description

Toxic- loaded with work Always Often

3.11 Often 2.70 Often 3.40 2.73
(from English toxic)

Minus one-give someone

the finger (from 2.89 1.90 2.65 2.64

English minus one)
Promdi-hick,

unsophisticated person
2.52 2.30 2.55 2.55
(from English from

the [province])

Boyish-
3.37 2.50 3.45 2.91

Sloshed - To be drunk
2.37 1.90 2.15 2.27

Requestion - Request and a

question, or to question 2.56 2.10 2.30 2.09

again

Snatched - Looks good,

perfect, or fashionable; the 2.89 2.20 2.45 2.45

new "on fleek"

Salty - Bitter, angry,

3.07 2.10 2.75 2.45
agitated

Retweet- instead of saying

“yes, I agree” you simply 3.00 2.10 2.95 2.36

say “retweet”

Grand Mean 2.86 2.20 2.74 2.49

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

 1.00 – 1.74 Never

Table 54 shows list of statements regarding the Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Derivation of QSU BSED English Majors when they are grouped by

their year level. The level of perception in First year represents “often” in an overall mean of

2.86 and 2.20 “sometimes” in Second year and 2.74 or “often” 3rd year and 2.49 or “often” in 4th

year. Among the statements given, “Boyish”- got the highest mean of 3.37 in first year and

“Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from English from the [province])” got the lowest mean

of 2.52. In 2nd year, the statement “ Toxic- loaded with work (from English toxic)” got the

highest mean of 2.70 and the statement Minus one-give someone the finger (from English minus

one)- Sloshed - To be drunk” got the lowest mean of 1.90. In third year the statement “Boyish-”

got the highest mean of 3.45 and the statement “Sloshed - To be drunk” got the lowest mean of

2.15. In fourth year the statement “Boyish-” got the highest mean of 2.91 and the statement

“Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again” got the lowest mean of 2.09. In

general ““Boyish”- got the highest mean of 3.37 in first year and the statement “”Minus one-

give someone the finger (from English minus one)”- “Sloshed - To be drunk” got the lowest

mean of 1.90 in second year.

Table 55. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation when

grouped by Year Level

Statements T p-value Decision

Toxic- loaded with work (from English toxic) 1.938 .132 Fail to reject Ho
Minus one-give someone the finger (from English minus Fail to reject Ho
2.098 .109
one)

Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from English from Fail to reject Ho

.142 .935
the [province])

Boyish 3.310 .026 Fail to reject Ho

Sloshed - To be drunk .448 .719 Fail to reject Ho

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again .727 .540 Fail to reject Ho

Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new Fail to reject Ho

1.381 .257
"on fleek"

Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated 2.270 .089 Fail to reject Ho

Retweet- instead of saying “yes, I agree” you simply say Fail to reject Ho
2.333 .082
“retweet”

Table 55 shows . t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Derivation

when grouped by year level . It can be noted that statement leads to the acceptance of the null

hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Derivation used by the QSU BSED English Majors when grouped by year

level. This implies that the statements “Promdi-hick, unsophisticated person (from English from

the [province])". got the highest mean

Table 56. Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding when

grouped by Year Level

 Second Third Year Fourth Year

First Year Year

Statements
Descr Mea Descri

Mean iption n ption Mean Description Mean Description

Crunk - Getting high and Sometimes Sometimes

Some
drunk at the same time, or 2.44 1.40 Never 2.20 2.09
times
crazy and drunk

Hangry - Hungry and angry

2.74 1.80 2.70 2.64

Requestion - Request and a

2.67 1.70 2.30 2.27
question, or to question again

Tope - Tight and dope

2.19 1.50 2.30 2.18

Brunch – breakfast and

3.30 2.90 3.25 3.00
lunch

Crashy - Crazy and trashy,

2.74 1.70 2.35 2.55
like a trainwreck

Grand Mean 2.68 1.83 2.52 2.45

Legend:

3.25 – 4.00 Always

2.50 – 3.24 Often

1.75 – 2.49 Sometimes

1.00 – 1.74 Never

 Table 56 shows the list of statement regarding the Commonly Used Slang in

Communication under Compounding of QSU BSED English Major when they are grouped by

their year level. The level of perception in First year represents “sometimes” in an overall mean

of 2.68 and 1.83 “sometimes”in second year and 2.52 or “sometimes” in 3rd year and 2.45 or

“sometimes”in 4th year. Among the statements given, “Brunch – breakfast and lunch” got the

highest mean of 3.30 in first year and “Tope - Tight and dope” got the lowest mean of 2.19. In

second year, the statement “Brunch – breakfast and lunch” got the highest mean of 2.90 and

the statement “Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and drunk” got the

lowest mean of 1.40. In Third year, the statement “Brunch – breakfast and lunch” got the

highest mean of 3.25 and the statement “Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or

crazy and drunk” got the lowest mean of 2.20. In Fourth year the statement “Brunch – breakfast

and lunch” got the highest mean of 3.00 and the statement “Crunk - Getting high and drunk at

the same time, or crazy and drunk” got the lowest mean of 2.09. In general “Brunch – breakfast

and lunch” got the highest mean of 3.30 in first year and “Crunk - Getting high and drunk at

the same time, or crazy and drunk” got the lowest mean of 1.40 in second year.

Table 57. t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding

when grouped by Year Level

Statements T p-value Decision

Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy

2.481 .069 Fail to reject Ho
and drunk
Hangry - Hungry and angry 2.633 .057 Fail to reject Ho

Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again 2.195 .097 Fail to reject Ho

Tope - Tight and dope 1.408 .248 Fail to reject Ho

Brunch – breakfast and lunch .630 .598 Fail to reject Ho

Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck 2.347 .081 Fail to reject Ho

Table 57 shows . t-test on the Mean Commonly Used Slang in Communication under

Compounding when grouped by year level . It can be noted that statement leads to the

acceptance of the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference of

Commonly Used Slang in Communication under Compounding used by the QSU BSED English

Majors when grouped by year level. This implies that the statements “Brunch – breakfast and

lunch ])". got the highest mean.