xxix b. Turn down One’s cup means to die.
c. Up-to-death means modernity. d. Vogue means fashion.
8. Slang in Art
Slang in art is still related to society. Words or phrases of slang in art are quickly adopted by society, although there are only a few words known as artistic
slang. Slang in art appears in seventeenth century when slang was brought in the stage for the first time in Richard Brome’s comedy A Fovial Crew and Shakespeare
also uses slang language in his art. However slang words in art are more difficult than the other slang words. The meaning is hard to be guessed even in the present day.
Below are some examples of slang in art a. Sculpt means to work in sculpture.
b. Put the value on means to sign a picture. c. Frame means a picture
9. Slang in Theatre
Basically, slang in theatre has relation in art slang because theatre is one of art term. According to historical of slang language, slang is used for the first time on
stage in seventeenth century. Until the end of eighteenth century, actors were so despised that, in self-protection, they had certain words that properly should be
describe as slang. But after regency they rapidly became more esteemed and by the end of Victoria’s reign they attained a well-established position on the margin of
xxx society, which the prominent actors and actresses now mingle if not, at least on an
independent. In the nineteenth century, the theatre began to exercise a powerful influence
on ordinary and informal spoken English, as Hotten said that “stage of course has a slang, both before behind the curtain, as a journalist remark”. In theatre slang there
are some familiar terms, such as actor by professional is called a pro. The man who is occasionally hired at trifling remuneration to come upon the stage as one of a crowd,
or when a number of actors are wanted to give effect, is named a supe. The band or orchestra is generally spoken of as the menagerie. A ben is a benefit and sal is for
salary. Other examples of slang in theatre are
a. Paper house means a theatre that at a given performance has an audience consisting mainly of those who have come with “paper” complimentary ticket.
b. Acting lady means an incapable actress. From the poor acting of the great majority of society women and girls that go on stage.
c. Chair-warmer means a good-looking actress doing little on the stage except to be there.
10. Slang in Church
Slang is known as vulgar and inelegant words, but slang also can be found in holy place. On the contrary, and justice to clergy, it must be said that the principal
disseminators of pure English throughout the contrary are the ministers of established Church. Yet it cannot be denied that a great deal of slang phraseology and expressive
xxxi vulgarism have gradually crept into the very pulpits which should give forth as pure
speech as doctrine. Here is the examples of this type
a. Workus means a Church of England pleasantry at the expense of the Methodist chapels, usually very plain, often whitewashed. In short, one is forced to notice
that slang of the cloth is neither very witty nor very tolerant. b. Holly Joe means shallow, circular crowned that worn by clergymen, and the
clergymen who use the word. Based on the types of slang, the writer wants to limit the discussion only on
public house, slang of commerce, public school and university, art slang, and society slang. These five types of slang will be discussed in the research finding in chapter
four. Below, the writer tries to conclude the kind of slang that will discussion later. a.
Public house slang, the slang that show the cheerful, because they are used in the public of society such as pub bar, restaurant, etc and they have no
cynical meaning. So that if someone uses this slang term will be nobody get angry.
b. Workmen’s slang is almost the same with tradesmen’s slang, those slang that
related to trade or consider to people’s activity in working. It used in some business transaction on various exchange between the men.
c. The writer thinks that society slang is so familiar in certain group of society.
This slang also develops rapidly and it stays alive because society needs the
xxxii simple and familiar words to express their idea or feeling in their daily
communication.
E. Reasons of Using Slang
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