Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 46 no. 10 (2025)

A Morpho-Semantic Analysis of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Jargon and Educational Implications

Francis Ryan Loquellano | Rhea Joy Semblante

Discipline: others in computing

 

Abstract:

This study explores the morpho-semantic analysis of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) jargon and its educational implications. As one of the most popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, MLBB has fostered a unique lexicon comprised of specialized jargon, slang, and abbreviations that reflect the gaming community's distinct communication style. The research examines the morphological processes involved in the creation of MLBB jargon, including affixation, compounding, clipping, blending, and abbreviation, while also investigating its semantic shifts such as narrowing, broadening, metaphorical extension, and pejoration. Through qualitative analysis of in-game conversations, forums, and live streams, the study reveals how players construct and negotiate meaning using this specialized language. Furthermore, the study highlights the educational implications of MLBB jargon. It discusses how exposure to gaming language can influence language acquisition, literacy skills, and communicative competence among players. The research underscores the potential of integrating game-based language into educational contexts to enhance student engagement, particularly in vocabulary development, contextual understanding, and creative language use. Ultimately, this study offers valuable insights into how gaming jargon functions as a dynamic linguistic phenomenon and how it can be leveraged as a pedagogical tool in language instruction and literacy programs.



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