An analysis of slang words in the “Green Book”, a movie directed by Peter Farrelly

This paper aims to describe types of slang words, meanings, and reasons for using words in the Green Book movie directed by Peter Farrelly. The characters use their daily or informal contexts. researchers used qualitative methods this research process. technique data collection part was observational method where observed form scripts movie. Based on collection, there are 118 found concluded that three findings. first finding is type word 4 movie, such as fresh creative, imitative, flippant, clipping. Then, second meaning each While, third reason 7 address, intimate atmosphere, initiate relax conversation, express impression, show intimacy, reveal anger, humiliation. expected broaden our knowledge about America widen understanding application life speakers who interested learning words.