With such diverse population, Miami seems to have it's own language. A language only people from Miami can completely understand.

1. Getty

A get together just got more lit. “That getty last weekend was so fun."

2. Dime

Instead of hello, Miamians will pick up the phone and answer with this one word.

3. Dale

It can be said as an exclamation, meaning let’s go or let’s do it.

4. Eating shit

It means hanging around, doing nothing. Sitting around, eating shit at a friend’s house is a good way to spend a slow day in Miami, when there is one.

5. “I can’t”

A way of saying no way or putting up with something. What a bunch of girls named Emily say when the Starbucks barista messes up with order.

6. Literally

Miami’s version of literally is used to emphasize any word. Example, “It’s literally so hot outside.”

7. Refi

The commonly used, yet not-so politically correct way of referring to refugees. Also can be used to comment on someone’s appearance like “That guy’s outfit is sooo refi”.

8. The Beach/ The Grove/ The Key

Miami locals refer Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables as their nickname equivalent.

9. Bro

A term of endearment that can be used towards anyone and everyone, Bro.

10. Bueno

Directly translates to “good” and is usually sprinkled through Spanglish or to describe anything bad as “no bueno”.

11. A mission

Anything that takes a long time, such as sitting in traffic to get to your destination. Also can be used when your running meaning less errands around town “busting missions”.

12. Tiki-tiki music

Any annoying noise, like the texting tone or EDM music.

13. Pata Sucia

A girl who takes her shoes off at a party or club. A girl you probably do not want to take home to mami.

14. Super

Miami’s enhancing adjective of choice. Miami isn’t really hot it’s super hot.

15. Publix

Publix isn’t just a grocery store chain, it’s food shopping heaven. Whether it’s the chicken tenders or the deli subs, shopping (and eating) is always a pleasure.

16. Santa’s

To most people it means something belonging to Santa Claus, but in Miami it’s short for a brightly-lit Christmas themed amusement park that pops up at Tropical Park every year.

17. Humidity

This isn’t just moisture in the air, humidity is the bane of our existence and

18. Spanglish

It’s a mixture of Spanish and English, very close to the official language of Miami. Pero like..

19. 305

To others this may just be an area code, but in Miami it’s a way of life, 305 forever.

20. Caca

Anything unpleasant smelling or tasting.