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THE LINGUOPRAGMATIC FEATURES OF EMOJIS AND MEMES IN DIGITAL DISCOURSE (A COMPARATIVE STUDY BASED ON UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES)

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  • 1. Teacher, English department, "TIIAME" National Research University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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This article examines the linguopragmatic characteristics of emojis and memes in digital discourse, focusing on English and Uzbek online communication. The study analyzes how visual and verbal elements in emojis and memes function as pragmatic markers, conveying emotions, irony, and cultural values. Comparative analysis reveals that English and Uzbek users employ emojis and memes differently to express politeness, humor, and social stance. The research concludes that emojis and memes are not only expressive tools but also linguistic signs that reflect sociocultural identity and digital etiquette.

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