EUPHEMISMS IN JORDAN KLEPPER’S SEGMENTS ON THE DAILY SHOW YOUTUBE CHANNEL: A SEMANTIC APPROACH

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  • Delima Prastika Universitas Negeri Medan

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https://doi.org/10.24114/jalu.v15i1.70286

Abstract

This study aims to analyze euphemisms in Jordan Klepper's monologues on The Daily Show YouTube Channel using a semantic approach. This study analyzed transcripts from ten episodes broadcast between January and June 2025. The analysis process was carried out using a textual approach according to Smith (2017), and referring to the theory of types of euphemisms by Allan & Burridge (1991) and the theory of euphemism functions by Burridge (2012). The research found 34 euphemisms, divided into seven types. The most common type was "understatement," at 26.5%, followed by "flippancy" at 23.5%, and "figurative expression" at 17.6%.Based on their function, ludic euphemisms appeared most dominant (50%), followed by provocative functions (29.4%). Meanwhile, no euphemisms were found to function coherently. These findings suggest that Klepper's use of euphemisms not only serves to soften speech but also serves as a semantic strategy to convey humor, provoke critical reflection, and strengthen the effectiveness of satirical communication in digital media.

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2026-01-28

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Delima Prastika. (2026). EUPHEMISMS IN JORDAN KLEPPER’S SEGMENTS ON THE DAILY SHOW YOUTUBE CHANNEL: A SEMANTIC APPROACH. LINGUISTICA, 15(1), 26–34. https://doi.org/10.24114/jalu.v15i1.70286

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): LINGUISTICA JANUARY 2026

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