Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented exchange of information and communication, especially on social media platforms. The rise of online games has led to many words used on social media, especially Twitter, becoming education-focused. This study demonstrates the disparity between words used in Twitter discussions, debates, and narratives about the pandemic, focusing on the platform's important role in facilitating immediate public engagement and the dissemination of information (Ladyanna, 2021).

In December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) received several signs of an unexplained cluster of pneumonia in Wuhan, China (Shoaei & Meisam, 2020). Many international health officials have requested more information from WHO. In January 2020, the new virus was revealed to cause pneumonia, and there was evidence of human exposure. In January 2020, the first case of "coronavirus" (the face-like name of the virus) was confirmed outside of China in the United States and Europe. This clearly warned of the possibility of a global contagion pandemic virus (Cartier & Alexander, 2022). The first case was reported in December 2019 in China. In May 2020, COVID-19 had infected 9,457,902 people worldwide and caused an estimated 482,247 deaths (Hanschmidt & Anette, 2023). The pandemic has seriously strained healthcare systems because of the high rates of infection and transmission, the absence of viable treatment options, and the clinical severity of COVID-19. Several nations used a variety of non-pharmaceutical measures, like lockdowns or social distancing rules, to restrict the public from social contact to meet the pandemic challenges and the spread of the disease rapidly (Saban & Shachar, 2020). For a brief period from mid to late March 2020, the entire world and most European nations enforced severe restrictions that essentially outlawed social interactions, made individuals stay at home, and resulted in the shutdown of public spaces and educational institutions across the country. There is still much to learn about the psychological and emotional effects of such stringent social interaction limits.

In reaction to the epidemic, negative emotions are linked to heightened psychological distress, bad habits, and skewed perceptions of danger. Thus, it is critical to comprehend the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on society to customize public health messaging and the provision of services to meet the requirements of individuals. One of the main emotional reactions to the high danger of infection and the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic's outcomes has been identified as fear. Studies indicate that those impacted by COVID-19 have higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression. Franz and Anette 2023, supported their position in one of their articles with data from a survey conducted in 1919 during the pandemic in Germany. In one of their article, Franz and Anette have given their viewpoint by providing the data gathered from the survey during the Pandemic-19 in Germany; according to this German survey, between 60% and 74% of respondents said they were afraid and worried about COVID-19 at the time social media restrictions were announced (Hanschmidt & Anette, 2023).

Language is like a living organism; it develops and changes with the society that uses it. As fashion trends fade and new styles emerge, language is not static. Instead, they shift, change, and grow as people interact with them. The meaning of words and phrases is not fixed; they vary depending on how they are used in different contexts (Luke, 2017). This constant change makes language dynamic and alive, always in motion and changing subtly or meaningfully at various places and times. This simplicity makes life a language, allowing it to connect and stay in touch with the ever-changing world.

Many factors influence language development, but social developments, including education, culture, socialization, and technological growth, are the most common. ( Harya, 2016). For instance, in the present time, the most common word, "Selfie," was derived after the innovation and adoption of the Android mobile phone in which people used the option of taking a picture of themselves. So, people have accepted and adopted this word after technological innovations. This word, the "Selfie," was accepted and spread rapidly in 2013 (Youngsoo et al., 2017). The impact of technology on the evolution of language is shown in the multitude of additional terms created to express previously unimaginable ideas.

Similarly, language shift is in response to current societal developments. COVID-19 has been spreading worldwide since 2019. The illness swiftly spread over the world, starting an epidemic in one nation after another. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on January 30, 2020, that the pandemic has become a global public health emergency. The state government then immediately asked people to follow COVID-19 rules. In addition, the disease disrupted activities worldwide. So far, the epidemic is not entirely over yet, and it has disappointed people. Everyone had to stay home to be safe, work and study through screens. No more wandering around malls or theme parks – they're all closed. The mask had become mandatory when going out. This whole situation gave birth to a wave of new words in English. All these changes made people get creative and come up with terms like "covid," "Corona," and "quarantine." It's wild how this pandemic changed what we do and talk about it (Nabila & Abdulrahman, 2021).

During the global pandemic, social media, especially platforms like Twitter, became a global marketplace,

a digital space where people shared details about various aspects of COVID-19. It has become a great place for news, health information, personal information, and diverse opinions. As a document of direct human impact, Twitter has become a virtual city where people, from frontline heroes to scientists, share their struggles and everyday thoughts. This digital market has become a tool that collects fears, emotions, disappointments and hopes within its time boundaries and creates a fabric of exchange. Despite concerns about spreading misinformation, the platform has played an important role in quickly disseminating important messages, strengthening international solidarity and creating a sense of community across borders. In this way, Twitter and similar platforms have become a source of information and a lifeline that intersects with people's networks in times of uncertainty and isolation (Hyeju et al., 2020).