Black Country Slang & Black Country Dialect.
Ever wondered what that Black Country phrase meant? You've found the right place! Our website is dedicated to demystifying the unique Black Country slang and dialect. We provide a comprehensive glossary featuring hundreds of words, common sayings, and their translations, making it easy to learn and understand the language of areas like Wolverhampton, Dudley, and Walsall. Explore definitions, discover the origins of terms, and connect with the rich culture of the Black Country through its distinctive dialect. Start exploring our Black Country words database now!
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Goo
-go
Black Country pronunciation of 'go'.
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Zowk
-yelp
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Naither
-Neither
Black Country pronunciation of 'neither'.
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.