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!
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Keckle
-Cackle / a type of laugh
Black Country term for a cackling laugh.
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Gleed
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).
Ommer
-Hammer
Black Country pronunciation of 'hammer'.
Dowl
-down
Black Country pronunciation of 'down'.
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).