15 Miami Slang Words Only Locals Understand (Ya Tu Sabes!)

If you’ve ever heard a Miamian say “Pero like, I was comiendo mierda at the Getty, bro” and had no idea what they meant—welcome to the 305.

Miami doesn’t just have its own vibe; it has its own language.

Here are 15 Miami slang words and phrases ONLY locals use (and how to decode them).

1. Bro

⭐ Meaning: Dude, friend (gender-neutral!)

⭐ Example: “Bro, pass the cafecito.”

⭐ Why It’s Miami: Everyone’s a bro—your mom, your abuela, even your dog.

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2. Dale!

⭐ Meaning: Yes!/Let’s go!/OMG! (Depends on tone)

⭐ Example:

✔ “Dale, we’re late!” (Hurry up)

✔ “Daleee, no way!” (Shocked)

Pro Tip: Extra “e’s” = extra drama.

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3. Supposably

⭐ Meaning: “Supposedly” (but we drop the ‘d’)

⭐ Example: “Supposably the party’s at Nikki Beach tonight.”

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4. Irregardless

⭐ Meaning: “Regardless” (yes, it’s a real word—Merriam-Webster said so!)

⭐ Example: “Irregardless, we’re still going to Wynwood.”

"IRREGARDLESS" HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1795. ITS INCLUSION IN THE DICTIONARY IS NOT A SIGN OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FALLING TO PIECES, OR PROOF OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FAILING, NOR IS IT THE WORK OF CURSED MILLENNIALS. IT JUST MEANS A LOT OF PEOPLE USE IT TO MEAN "REGARDLESS." pic.twitter.com/qmJELYyrjj

— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) May 13, 2023

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5. Comiendo Mierda

⭐ Literal Translation: “Eating sh*t”

⭐ What It Really Means: Being bored/doing nothing

⭐ Example: “What are you up to?” “Ay, just comiendo mierda at home.”

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6. Leeterally

⭐ Meaning: “Literally” (but overused for emphasis)

⭐ Example: “I leeterally died when I saw the Versailles line.”

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7. Pata Sucia

⭐ Meaning: “Dirty feet” (the girl dancing barefoot at the club)

⭐ Example: “She’s a pata sucia—her heels came off at 10 PM.”

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8. Getty

⭐ Meaning: A chill hangout that turns into a party

⭐ Example: “It was just a Getty, but 50 people showed up.”

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9. Pero Like

⭐ Meaning: “But like” (Spanglish at its finest)

⭐ Example: “Pero like, why is traffic suuuper bad?”

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10. Get Down From the Car

⭐ Literal Translation: “Bajar del carro”

⭐ Correct English: “Get out of the car”

⭐ Miami English: “Bro, get down from the car already!”

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11. Ya Tu Sabes

⭐ Meaning: “You already know” (agreement)

⭐ Example: “The cafecito here is fire.” “Ya tu sabes.”

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12. Cógelo con Take It Easy

⭐ Meaning: “Chill out” (redundant Spanglish)

⭐ Example: “Cógelo con teikirisi, bro—it’s just a fender bender.”

13. No, Yeah / Yeah, No

Rule: Ignore the first word:

• “No, yeah” = Yes
• “Yeah, no” = No
  Example: “No, yeah, I’ll go to the beach.”

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14. Suuuper

⭐ Meaning: The ultimate Miami adjective

⭐ Example: “The humidity is suuuper bad today.”

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15. Chongas

⭐ Who They Are: Miami’s iconic girls with hoop earrings, dark lip liner, and attitude.

⭐ Example: “The chongas at Dolphin Mall are legendary.”

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Final Test: How Miami Are You?

• 0-5 correct: Tourist.
• 6-10 correct: Honorary local.
• 11-15 correct: Ya tu sabes, you’re from the 305.

Comment below: Which Miami slang do YOU use most? 👇

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