Miami Readers React to Our Unofficial Miami Dictionary. And, Yes, We Forgot "Dale"

Miami is one of the most unique cities on the planet. Some need a cheat sheet to get around in a global capital like this one, with its distinct blend of cultures and influences. That's just what New Times attempted to give you last week when we published our unofficial Miami dictionary, a glossary of words one needs to survive and thrive here.

Many of our readers agreed with our list: We saw our fair share of 🎯 emojis in the comment section. "Brooooooooooo, pero like the accuracy in this post is LITERALLY on point 🎯," wrote one reader, employing three of the terms in our glossary ("Bro," "pero like," "literally") and adding emphasis.

Still, some of you felt our guide came up short. On that note, we need to cop to one egregious omission: How the hell did we forget "dale"?! At least four of you pointed it out in our Instagram comment section, and for that, we thank you. Here's some more feedback (and suggestions) from our readers:

This person attempted to trace the etymology of "irregardless."

Not quite @miaminewtimes ! 😅 As a second-generation native Miamian, I can tell you the real etymology: IREGARDLESS comes from "y REGARDLESS" — with y meaning "and" in Spanish. In true Spanglish fashion, y is pronounced like the English "I," so it LITERALLY 🤣 means "and regardless." Only in Miami could we create a word this perfectly extra used regularly in our everyday conversations. 🌴✨ #SpanglishMagic

Not quite, reader! According to Wikipedia and several dictionaries, including Merriam-Webster, "irregardless" is thought to have originated outside Miami, as a portmanteau of "irrespective" and "regardless."

I have neither used nor heard "irregardless" or "pata sucia" 😂😂 (and I’ve lived in Miami since 1989! 😮)

Sorry, we can confirm that's impossible. You've definitely heard these terms. To that end, another reader suggested we "resurface Shit Miami Girls Say," the viral video that spoofed these terms back in 2012.

Some users argued there are limits to to using "bro."

Dang, if I called my mom “Bro” no doubt she will hit me or slap me with a chancletttaaa

I am a mom and no the fuck I am not "Bro."

I quit dating a guy because he called me bro 😂

Other commenters suggested variations on one of the terms we included: "yeah, no, yeah."

Yeah, no = no, No, yeah = yes

There is also the variation of 'no, yeah, no' indicating disagreement

Another person made a suggestion, not for a term, but for a commonly said phrase that needs some translation.

 🚗 ‘I’ll be there in 10’ = Add at least 30 more minutes

Others made suggestions without checking the complete list.

Where is 'super'? and Que pena 🙈 and No love for BFE? and Pero, like

They're all on there, dear readers. Also, no one suggested this one, but given the recent reaction to Mayor Francis Suarez's ick-inducing bench pressing video, perhaps we should have included "sapingo."