1. Limo
What it means everywhere else: A long, black car that you probably rented with a bunch of friends to go to the prom.
What it means in Indianapolis: Only worth taking a trip in if it’s yellow and has a giant chicken on the top.
2. Nap Town
What it means everywhere else: Some sleepy tiny town where very little happens.
What it means in Indianapolis: Indianapolis, which is not sleepy in the least.
3. Sandwich
What it means everywhere else: A light lunch option of meat, cheese, and greens or tomato on bread.
What it means in Indianapolis: A massive, delicious hunk of breaded pork tenderloin with fixings on a bun.
4. Love
What it means everywhere else: An intense connection, bond, and emotion toward another person.
What it means in Indianapolis: That statue at the Indianapolis Museum of Art where you would never take a date unless you were ready to get down on one knee.
5. Reggie Miller
What it means everywhere else: A retired professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers.
What it means in Indianapolis: Nothing short of a living legend who should be nominated for sainthood.
6. Tom Brady
What it means everywhere else: A football quarterback for the New England Patriots.
What it means in Indianapolis: The actual devil incarnate.
7. Snow Day
What it means everywhere else: When school or work is cancelled due to large amounts of snow.
What it means in Indianapolis: A mythical event that all the children of Indianapolis pray and do dances for, but that never ever actually happens.
8. Sun King
What it means everywhere else: The nickname of Louis XIV of France or a song by The Beatles.
What it means in Indianapolis: An absolutely delicious local craft brewery.
9. State Fair
What it means everywhere else: An annual fair involving fried foods, 4-H animals, rides, and sometimes fireworks.
What it means in Indianapolis: The best event and the best fried delicious food of the entire year.
10. Basketball
What it means everywhere else: An indoor team sport.
What it means in Indianapolis: An indoor team sport that totally rules your life whenever the Pacers are playing.
11. Indy 500
What it means everywhere else: A massive race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that every racing fan wants to attend.
What it means in Indianapolis: A bunch of tourists and traffic everywhere.
12. Indianapolites
What it means everywhere else: People from Indianapolis.
What it means in Indianapolis: Something no Hoosier would ever call themselves.
13. Summer
What it means everywhere else: The warmest season of the year, with long sunny days, swimming, and cookouts.
What it means in Indianapolis: Every road in the city is torn up for construction.
14. Peyton’s Place
What it means everywhere else: You mean that 60s soap opera?
What it means in Indianapolis: Lucas Oil Stadium during the glorious days when Peyton Manning played for the Colts.
15. Tie-Dye
What it means everywhere else: A colorful dyed fabric that is totally groovy, man.
What it means in Indianapolis: A totally groovy spot to grab a tasty tenderloin or a burger and gravy fries.
16. Garfield
What it means everywhere else: A spoiled, cynical cartoon cat.
What it means in Indianapolis: A gorgeous conservatory that’s perfect for a romantic stroll or a picnic.
17. St. Elmo
What it means everywhere else: A coming of age 80s movie, “St. Elmo’s Fire.”
What it means in Indianapolis: The best place in Indianapolis to order a super fancy steak the size of your head.
18. Ripple
What it means everywhere else: Small waves on the surface of water.
What it means in Indianapolis: Broad Ripple Village, which is way less tame than the name suggests, and where you go out for a wild night on the town.
19. Slippery Noodle
What it means everywhere else: A noodle that is… well… uh… slippery.
What it means in Indianapolis: The best place to kick back with a drink and watch some awesome live blues.
20. Traffic Lights
What it means everywhere else: Lights that hang at intersections that tell cars when to stop, slow down, or go.
What it means in Indianapolis: Pretty, but basically meaningless.
21. Goose
What it means everywhere else: One of the more gross birds in the world.
What it means in Indianapolis: A local butcher’s shop and market that you stop at for a pre-lunch snack, lunch, a post-lunch snack, a pre-dinner snack, and dinner because it’s just that good.
22. Cottage Home
What it means everywhere else: A quaint little cottage that someone calls home.
What it means in Indianapolis: A historic neighborhood that’s close to downtown.
23. Long
What it means everywhere else: The opposite of short.
What it means in Indianapolis: Long’s Bakery that serves up mouthwateringly good donuts that make you happier than you’ve ever been in your life.
24. Colts
What it means everywhere else: Male baby horses.
What it means in Indianapolis: The best football team you’ve ever had the privilege of watching.
25. Hospitality
What it means everywhere else: To welcome someone and look after them.
What it means in Indianapolis: The thing you’ll be instantly showered with if you’re new to Indianapolis (as long as you hate Tom Brady as much as they do).
26. Skywalker
What it means everywhere else: The central family in the Star Wars series.
What it means in Indianapolis: Someone smart enough to use the Skywalk so they’re not out in the freezing Indianapolis winter.
27. Massachusetts
What it means everywhere else: One of fifty U.S. states.
What it means in Indianapolis: Mass Ave, the street it’s absolutely impossible to be bored on.
What other words mean something completely different in Indianapolis? Tell us in the comments below! 
