Forms and Functions of Swearing Words Uttered by Santris of MBI, Mojokerto

This study is conducted to reveal the form and function of cursing uttered by students of pesantren or santris. The subjects of the study are santris from MBI of Amanatul Ummah Pesantren in Pacet, Mojokerto, both males and females. The data are taken from their utterances at whatsapp group. The data are analyzed qualitatively to reveal the form and function of cursing words uttered by santris. The result shows that there are few forms uttered by santri grading from the most fairest ones to the harshest ones depending on the context of the situation. The curse words also function differently depending on the context of situation, as it may shows being surprised and disbelief, showing solidarity, making a joke, and expressing anger and disappointment.