Hoey2021

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Hoey2021
BibType ARTICLE
Key Hoey2021
Author(s) Elliott M. Hoey, Paul Hömke, Emma Löfgren, Tayo Neumann, William L. Schuerman, Kobin H. Kendrick
Title Using expletive insertion to pursue and sanction in interaction
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Tag(s) EMCA, Swearing, Pursuit, Sanctioning, Taboo language, Cursing, Upgrading, Escalation
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Year 2021
Language English
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Journal Journal of Sociolinguistics
Volume 25
Number 1
Pages 3–25
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DOI 10.1111/josl.12439
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Abstract

This article uses conversation analysis to examine constructions like who the fuck is that—sequence‐initiating actions into which an expletive like the fuck has been inserted. We describe how this turn‐constructional practice fits into and constitutes a recurrent sequence of escalating actions. In this sequence, it is used to pursue an adequate response after an inadequate one was given, and sanction the recipient for that inadequate response. Our analysis contributes to sociolinguistic studies of swearing by offering an account of swearing as a resource for social action.

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