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This paper investigates the semantic changes in Shona street lingo, highlighting how words borrowed from mainstream Shona acquire new meanings. Through observation and questionnaires, it identifies various semantic shifts such as extension, narrowing, and changes in emotive value, reflecting the socio-economic context of Zimbabwe. The study illustrates how Shona lingo serves as a linguistic identity marker for urban youths, differentiating them from other social groups.
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