LINGUCULTURAL FEATURES OF CODE-SWITCHING IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Code-switching is a widely observed phenomenon in bilingual and multilingual communication, reflecting not only linguistic flexibility but also deeper cultural and identity-related dynamics. This article explores the linguocultural aspects of code-switching between English and Uzbek, identifying its structural patterns and cultural motivations. Drawing on both global and local scholarship, including insights from Uzbek linguists such as S.S. Nazarova and M. Qurbonova, the study emphasizes how code-switching serves as a marker of social identity, cultural adaptation, and communicative strategy in a rapidly globalizing society.