The Nameshi Field Guide
10 Slang Tees to Speak Like a Local
Vintage-type tees printed with the everyday slang locals actually say — from Pura Vida to Wah gwaan. Wear the way your favorite places really talk.
Shop all slang teesEvery place has its own way of talking. The Local Slang Collection turns those words into vintage-type tees you can wear — the sayings, greetings, and inside jokes that make a place feel like home. Here are ten favorites to get you started.
Slang 01 · Central America
Pura vida in every word
“Pura Vida” · “Mae” · “Tuanis” · “¡Qué chiva!” · “Brete” — the everyday words that make Costa Rica sound like home. For Ticos, beach days, and anyone chasing that pura vida calm. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 02 · North America
¡Órale! Say it like a local
“Órale” · “Chido” · “No manches” · “Güey” · “Ándale” — the everyday words that make Mexico sound like home. For taco lovers, mercado wanderers, and proud chilangos. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 03 · North America
Y'all, keep it real
“Awesome” · “Y'all” · “Dude” · “Chill” · “Howdy” — the everyday words that make USA sound like home. For road-trippers, diner regulars, and coast-to-coast wanderers. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 04 · Europe
La dolce vita, out loud
“Mamma Mia” · “Che Bello” · “La Dolce Vita” · “Magari” · “Dai!” — the everyday words that make Italy sound like home. For espresso sippers, piazza strollers, and hopeless romantics. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 05 · Europe
Oh là là, with style
“Oh là là” · “C'est la vie” · “Voilà” · “Ça va” · “Bof” — the everyday words that make France sound like home. For café dwellers, bookshop browsers, and incurable flâneurs. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 06 · Asia
Sugoi! Straight from Tokyo
“Yabai” · “Sugoi” · “Kawaii” · “Genki” · “Otsukare” — the everyday words that make Japan sound like home. For anime fans, ramen chasers, and Tokyo night wanderers. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 07 · Oceania
No worries, mate
“Mate” · “Arvo” · “Barbie” · “No worries” · “Fair dinkum” — the everyday words that make Australia sound like home. For surfers, road-trippers, and easygoing legends. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 08 · Caribbean
Wah gwaan, irie vibes
“Wah gwaan” · “Irie” · “Big up” · “Respect” · “Yaad” — the everyday words that make Jamaica sound like home. For beach lovers, good-vibe seekers, and reggae souls. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 09 · South America
Saudade & good vibes
“Saudade” · “Legal” · “Beleza” · “Valeu” · “Cara” — the everyday words that make Brazil sound like home. For beach-goers, carnival dancers, and forever saudade hearts. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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Slang 10 · Europe
The craic, worn proudly
“Craic” · “Grand” · “Deadly” · “Sound” · “Feck” — the everyday words that make Ireland sound like home. For pub philosophers, storytellers, and anyone up for the craic. Printed on an impossibly soft tee, made to collect.
$29.99
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